Keystone Curious Podcast: America's 250th

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Keystone Curious: America 250 flips the script—high school students ask the questions, and elementary students take the lead as the “experts.” Together, they explore Pennsylvania’s rich history, from local landmarks and inventions to the people and stories that shaped America. It’s curious, creative, and full of surprising insights, proving that big ideas can come from even the youngest historians.

  1. MAR 26

    The Oil Boom

    Why did oil make towns rich?  In this episode, we discover how oil changed towns very quickly.

    3 min

  2. MAR 25

    The Cracked Symbol of Freedom

    Why is the Liberty Bell cracked?  In this episode, we learn the story behind one of America’s most famous symbols.

    3 min

  3. MAR 25

    Franklin’s Kite Experiment

    Why did Benjamin Franklin fly a kite in a thunderstorm?  In this episode, we explore how one experiment helped people understand electricity.

    3 min

  4. MAR 25

    Washington’s Smart Choice

    Why did Washington keep his army in Pennsylvania?  In this episode, we learn how one important decision helped the army stay strong.

    3 min

  5. MAR 25

    The Colony That Grew the Food

    Why did other colonies depend on Pennsylvania for food? In this episode, we discover why food was so important in early America.

    5 min

  6. MAR 25

    A Very Cold Winter at Valley Forge

    Why did soldiers nearly freeze at Valley Forge? In this episode, we learn what soldiers went through during a very hard winter.

    3 min

  7. MAR 25

    Why Philadelphia Mattered

    Why did the British want Philadelphia so badly?  In this episode, we explore why one city was so important during the war.

    2 min

  8. MAR 25

    Secret Messages and Spies

    How did spies hide messages without getting caught?  In this episode, we learn how spies shared secrets without being seen.

    3 min
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Keystone Curious: America 250 flips the script—high school students ask the questions, and elementary students take the lead as the “experts.” Together, they explore Pennsylvania’s rich history, from local landmarks and inventions to the people and stories that shaped America. It’s curious, creative, and full of surprising insights, proving that big ideas can come from even the youngest historians.

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