Instructional Video9:35
Bedtime History

History of the Oregon Trail for Kids | Bedtime History

K - 12th
Embark on an unforgettable adventure as we delve into the fascinating history of the Oregon Trail. Join us as we retrace the footsteps of pioneers who braved the treacherous journey in search of a better life. In this immersive...
Instructional Video5:02
Curated Video

Wagon Trains, the Pony Express, Railroads, and Steamboats

3rd - Higher Ed
Dr. Forrester explains how the evolution of transportation provided easier access to the western region for hundreds of thousands of settlers from the eastern United States, and as a result, cities and towns developed in the west.
Instructional Video12:33
Weird History

What Early Pioneers Ate To Survive The Old West

12th - Higher Ed
Those who trekked across the country to begin new lives in the Wild West were known for their resourcefulness, and it shows in many of the foods they ate. While pioneer cuisine may seem strange to us today, the settlers had no choice but...
Instructional Video28:48
Mazz Media

Mark Twain: The First Truly American Writer

6th - 8th
Samuel Langhorne Clements was born in 1835 in Florida, Missouri. By the time of his death in 1910, he was known around the world as Mark Twain, “the first truly American writer” and the country’s greatest humorist. In his lifetime, he...