The American History Road Trip

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The American History Road Trip takes you onto the backroads of America's past. Hosted by public historian John Harry, each episode visits a historic place or museum to uncover the people, events, and decisions that shaped our nation. Through on-location storytelling, conversations with historians, and immersive history, you'll discover that every small town, landmark, and forgotten roadside stop has a story worth telling. Whether you're planning your next road trip or simply love great stories from the past, climb in and join us as we explore America's history, one stop at a time.

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  1. 5d ago

    Episode 1: Wisconsin - The Milton House

    What looks like an unusual six-sided stagecoach inn in the small town of Milton, Wisconsin, holds one of the state's most remarkable stories. Built by pioneer Joseph Goodrich in 1844, the Milton House became much more than a stop for weary travelers. Guided by faith and a commitment to equality, Goodrich and his community quietly risked everything to aid freedom seekers escaping slavery. In this inaugural episode of The American History Road Trip, host John Harry visits the Milton House Museum to uncover the history behind Wisconsin's only certified Underground Railroad site open to the public. Along the way, Executive Director Keighton Klos explains how religion, politics, and moral conviction transformed an ordinary frontier inn into an extraordinary place in American history.

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The American History Road Trip takes you onto the backroads of America's past. Hosted by public historian John Harry, each episode visits a historic place or museum to uncover the people, events, and decisions that shaped our nation. Through on-location storytelling, conversations with historians, and immersive history, you'll discover that every small town, landmark, and forgotten roadside stop has a story worth telling. Whether you're planning your next road trip or simply love great stories from the past, climb in and join us as we explore America's history, one stop at a time.

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