Why did oil make towns rich?  In this episode, we discover how oil changed towns very quickly.

Why is the Liberty Bell cracked?  In this episode, we learn the story behind one of America’s most famous symbols.

Why did Benjamin Franklin fly a kite in a thunderstorm?  In this episode, we explore how one experiment helped people understand electricity.

Why did Washington keep his army in Pennsylvania?  In this episode, we learn how one important decision helped the army stay strong.

Why did other colonies depend on Pennsylvania for food? In this episode, we discover why food was so important in early America.

Why did soldiers nearly freeze at Valley Forge? In this episode, we learn what soldiers went through during a very hard winter.

Why did the British want Philadelphia so badly?  In this episode, we explore why one city was so important during the war.

How did spies hide messages without getting caught?  In this episode, we learn how spies shared secrets without being seen.

Why did armies stop moving during winter?  In this episode, we discover why soldiers didn’t fight as much in the winter.

The Battle of Gettysburg

Why did the Civil War’s biggest battle happen in a small town?  In this episode, we learn how a small town became part of a very big battle.