A Day in the Life of a Radio DJCindy Collins, 30 year veteran radio air talent and voice over artist, takes students through the work of putting a show on the air.
Wright Brothers Biography (Member Created Video)Learn about the Lives of the Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilber.
Fighting as a Bombardier in World War II–Tom MohanWith archival footage and images, World War II veteran Tom Mohan recounts tales of his Pacific Theater service, serving at Guadalcanal, targeting Japanese freighters and battleships, and returning ho...
Viewing a Scene from “The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus”Viewing a short excerpt from "The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus," may inspire student learning about acting, set design, staging, blocking, lighting, and other elements of theatre.
Behind the Scenes of the “Wicked” Touring CompanyThe Company Manager and Production Stage Manager share the logistics involved in moving the sets, costumes, cast, and more of the musical “Wicked” from city to city on a national tour.
Why I Chose to Create A Script About Harriet TubmanActress Glynis Brooks describes what inspired her to write a one-woman performance script on the life of Harriet Tubman.
Life at Thornhill Farm: Making CornbreadTravel back in time to an 1820's American frontier kitchen and see the process for making cornbread.
Life at Thornhill Farm: Baking ApplesTravel back in time to an 1820's American frontier kitchen and see the process for baking apples.
Life at Thornhill Farm: Making SoupTravel back in time to an 1820's American frontier kitchen and see the process for making soup.
Life at Thornhill Farm: Making ButterTravel back in time to an 1820's American frontier kitchen and see the process for making butter.
Historical Re-enactment: Harriet Tubman Answers Student QuestionsGlynis Brooks, in the persona of Harriet Tubman, shares her background, speaking of her slave years, where she lived live as a slave, how the Underground Railroad operated and more.
Meet Frederick Bailey, a Buffalo Soldier, Portrayed by Historical Re-enactor Edwin BaileyHear the story of one buffalo soldier, as told by an historic re-enactor.
Being Inspired by the Story of Harriet TubmanActress and author Glynis Brooks explains how Harriet Tubman inspired her to write a play about Tubman’s life and how the courageous woman continues to inspire her today.
Touring the Campbell HouseOne home remains in what was once an exclusive, Gilded Age, neighborhood. Take a trip back in time on this tour of the Campbell House Museum.
Meet Thaddeus Adolphus Watson, a 100 year-old WWII VeteranWWII veteran, Adolphus Thaddeus Watson, who served in the U.S. Army’s all black 351st artillery unit during the Battle of the Bulge, tells his life story.
The Abraham Lincoln Museum–The Early YearsLearn about Lincoln's life before becoming President in this 360-degree tour of the Lincoln Museum at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois.
Why I Chose to Write a Play About Harriet TubmanActress Glynis Brooks describes what inspired her to write a one-woman performance script on the life of Harriet Tubman.
Fighting in World War II–Harrison OchsHarrison Ochs shares his memories of the attack on Pearl Harbor, his desire to join the military after, and his experiences on a Coast Guard cutter during World War II.
Fighting in Iraq and Service After–Shakeya CallowayVeteran Shakeya Calloway speaks about her service in Iraq and her career since as a readjustment counselor helping veterans and their families.
Fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan–Carter HoltCarter Holt recounts his service removing IEDs, improvised explosive devices, during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Viewing the Making Choices Scene from The GiverA short scene from the play, "The Giver," is presented.
Lois Lowry Talks About Developing CharactersAuthor Lois Lowry discusses the process of developing characters in her novels.
Living in Marcos Juarez, ArgentinaJoaquin Surbera, a Rotary Youth Exchange student from Argentina, describes life in his hometown of Marcos Juarez, Argentina.
Cahokia Mounds – A Once Great CityTour Cahokia Mounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that was once one of the largest cities in the Americas, and remains home to the largest prehistoric manmade earthen construct in the United States.