History & Culture

2013 UGRR Conference, Keynote Address and Luncheon. Dr. Matthew Pinsker discusses some of the first-hand narratives of freedom in the civil war, and their value in the classroom.

2013 UGRR Conference, Keynote Address. Dr. Thavolia Glymph discusses numerous historical narratives related to the slave insurgencies in the US and the perils therein.

A brief history of the influence and popularity of music during the time of the fur trade at Fort Union, with intermittent musical performances.

A history of the Deseret Telegraph. The video discusses the influence of Brigham Young at the time, and how he utilized the telegraph. The history of female operators communicating in code is discussed as well.

A short video detailing the lives of hunters at Fort Union. The video also shows a recreation of their living conditions.

Timucuan Preserve: The rich history of the Timucuan Preserve is discussed. Native Americans, Spanish, French, and African Americans all have contributed to the region’s cultural heritage. Wildlife present and types of activities available at the park are also mentioned.

Yosemite National Park: Bienvenidos a Yosemite! A special welcome video for the Hispanic community living within a day's drive of Yosemite.

Rock Creek Park: This is a guided tour of Fort Stevens. The fort served as the focal point for defending Washington, DC during a confederate attack in July of 1864 and is one of nine Civil War installations under the stewardship of Rock Creek Park.

Rock Creek Park: This is a guided tour of Battleground National Cemetery, one of nine Civil War installations under the stewardship of Rock Creek Park and serves as the final resting place for the majority of Union Civil soldiers.

Gateway NRA: This is the third part of a three part series in which park historian Steve Lace discusses the New Amsterdam settlement.