We Fight to be Free' vividly illustrates defining moments that made George Washington an indispensable leader. You'll see Washington take command of British forces during the French and Indian War, and later leading the Army across the icy Delaware River. Charming scenes show Washington's first encounter with the widow Martha Custis and his return home to Mount Vernon after resigning his military commission at the end of the war. Special features include George Washington Quiz and Mount Vernon Picture Gallery and bonus videos Saving Mount Vernon and a Mount Vernon overview.
Digitally re-mastered for amazing picture and sound quality, this fast-paced DVD presents Yellowstone before, during and after the Great Yellowstone Fires of 1988 and lets you learn the complete fire story. Discover the ecological role of fire and learn how it burned nearly a million acres of trees yet gave birth to a new cycle of growth. Through spectacular footage taken during the fires, see and hear the awesome phenomena of America’s greatest forest fire. Yellowstone Aflame is not only the best, most exciting fire video available, it offers valuable insight into the extreme conditions that led to the fires and explores important ecological changes in the park.
The Wings the Wright Brothers Built! On Great White Wings is the amazing story of the Wright brothers and their quest to fly. It is also the theater presentation at Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio where the Wright brothers built, tested and flew what would become the world’s first practical airplane. Self-taught scientists and engineers, Wilbur and Orville taught the world how to fly and are one of America’s greatest success stories. Produced by Aperture Films, Ltd. for the National Park Service. The Sky is No Longer the Limit For over four years, the Wright brother’s struggled with the race for flight. Beginning with just wood and fabric gliders at Kitty Hawk and transforming into the fully functional 1905 Wright Flyer III in Dayton, this inspiring film documents the Wright Brother’s path to make their dream of human flight a reality.
Filmed over eight winters, this video lets you witness Yellowstone's natural wonders. Observe the animals who make our oldest national park their home during the long, frozen months.
1607: A Nation Takes Root is the story of three cultures spanning three continents. The new docudrama film provides an overview of the first two decades of America first permanent English colony and the cultures that converged in early 1600s Virginia. The film chronicles events of Jamestown early years, trade and conflict between the English and the Powhatan Indians, the struggle of the colonists to survive, the leadership of John Smith and his permanent departure from Virginia in 1609, the installation of a military governor and martial law, and the marriage of Pocahontas, daughter of the Powhatan paramount chief Wahunsonacock, to John Rolfe in 1614, initiating a period of peace between the Powhatans and colonists.
Features the Everglades, Big Cypress, Biscayne, and Fort Jefferson National parks. Learn about the amazing variety of plant and animal life that are found here.
What better way to share and enjoy your visit to the Spruce Goose and Queen Mary than with this exciting and educational video program. Tour in and around these engineering marvels, including interior views not seen on the public tours. Plus, you will learn the fascinating history of each with priceless old documentary film and still pictures.
VHS tape gives you a video tour of the historic Williamsburg Colonial area as well as Yorktown and Jamestown. Plan your vacation stops in advance!
Presents the scenic wonders, fascinating geology and incredible wildlife of both Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks. Also introduces viewers to the lodging available in both parks.
Using historical prints and engravings, this DVD looks at the life of George Washington, tracing his early years, military career, family life, presidency, and retirement at Mount Vernon.
The story of America's bloody war between brothers from causes to conclusion. Featuring authentic Civil War music by Bobby Horton and an excellent collection of Civil War visuals including actual wartime photographs and historical combat illustrations, as well as paintings from renown Civil War artists Mort Kuntsler and Rick Reeves.
A portrait of the Mississippi River, its history and culture, its power and affect on the environment.
Monticello was designed by Jefferson himself. Through early drawings and superb photography, this fascinating video traces its history from the original plans to the stately home visitors see today.
This film presents the sights, sounds, and history of Colorado's narrow gauge railroads, including trips on four famous lines: the Durango & Silverton, Cumbres & Toltec, Georgetown Loop, and Cripple Creek & Victor.
Zion National Park is one of the most spectacular geological areas. From the sculpted walls of Zion Canyon, to the weathered sandstone of the Checkerboard Mesa you'll experience Zion at its very best. Through beautiful photography and fascinating computer animation, you'll learn about the area's geologic history and how these amazing formations came to be. This is nature at her most splendid, a vision of her elegance, a proof of her power, and always, a hint of her mystery.
Features trail ride highlights, Valley Tuolummn & Wawona stables trips, Yosemite horseback quiz.
Here, a wilderness of lakes, mountains, meadows, forests and rivers has been set aside as a wildlife sanctuary. It is one of the largest such habitats in the world. From grizzlies to moose, watch as the young grow through the seasons.
Yellowstone: A Symphony of Fire and Water explains the mystery and explores the beauty of Yellowstone's geysers, the rare and wonderful geothermal features that amaze and delight millions of us each year.
This journey begins through the eye of a traditional healer. It focuses on life in beauty and harmony within the Navajo culture. A chronicled story beautifully told and based on personal knowledge and teachings, showing us the holistic traditions, beliefs, and a way of life within the four sacred mountains. This story also focuses on the strength and endurance of a people with a history of oppression. It gives an inside perspective from today's Diné about how their culture was affected by the Anglo way of life. But even more importantly, it focuses on the solutions to prevent future loss of an ever fading language and culture.
This DVD explores the landscape and lakes of Voyageurs National Park, as viewers travel the same waterways as fur-trading canoemen did in the 18th-century, where moose, wolves, bears, and loons still wander.