Tag Archives: History

Watching Our Presidents on Presidents Day

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Erik

As the snow falls over much of Wisconsin, many of us are thinking of hunkering down somewhere warm on yet another wintry day. If that is how you find yourself today, we have a great opportunity to pass the time. … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources | Tagged American Experience, documentaries, Documentary, films, Free Video, History, PBS, Presidents Day, Program, public television, Streaming online, The Presidents, video, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT

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Wisconsin Life: A wet and wild mailboat ride

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Erik

Today’s Wisconsin Life sneak peek gives us a taste of summer warmth on a drearily cold day. Jump aboard the Geneva Lake mailboat and meet the team of dedicated delivery siblings that run a route that is wet and wild! … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources, Show Previews | Tagged Boat, boat tour, Geneva Lake, History, Lake Geneva, Mail Boat, Mail Delivery, Mailboat, Program, public television, Splash, Summer, video, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Life, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT

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Online Exclusive: A Farm Winter With Jerry Apps

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Erik

“Winter is a season that demands respect. Insists on it. It is a season that refuses to be ignored. Winter is a season that never leaves us.” -Jerry Apps, A Farm Winter Last year, Jerry Apps grasped the hearts, minds … Continue reading →

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Secrets of the Tower of London

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Marcus

Watch Secrets of the Tower of London at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 on Wisconsin Public Television. It’s not every day you can get an all-access pass to go behind locked doors and explore as you please. In fact, let’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Previews | Tagged History, London, PBS, Program, public television, Secrets of the Manor House, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT

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Many Rivers to Cross

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Marcus

Watch The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross at 7 p.m. starting Tuesday, Oct. 22 on Wisconsin Public Television. Five centuries of history and change covered in just six hours… better not miss an episode. It’s hard to believe so … Continue reading →