Keystone Stories: Portraying History


Living historians and re-enactors bring Pennsylvania’s past to life.

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Farming

Season 4 Episode 3 | 27 min

With its picturesque landscapes and fertile soil, Pennsylvania is renowned for its diverse farming. With multi-generational farms using new technology to assist in the work, the state’s agricultural sector thrives, supporting local communities and markets.

Aired 10/14/24

 

Black History Keepers

Season 1 Episode 4 | 27 min

Bellefonte, Pa. houses rich stories and landmarks of Black history, including St. Paul AME Church, founded in the 1800s, and believed to be part of the Underground Railroad. Its history has been preserved by local historians, as have many other aspects of Black history in central Pennsylvania.

Aired 05/26/22

 

Man in a small yellow aircraft looking over shoulder at the wooded landscape below.

Taking Flight

Season 4 Episode 2 | 27 min

Bellefonte’s role in the history of air mail is still celebrated today, as is Mill Hall’s Piper Aviation’s significance in WWII. Pilots from across the nation travel to Mifflin County to fly aircraft that have no motors.

Aired 10/07/24

 

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