Have Fun With History: Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin

The holiday season is upon us and Have Fun With History gives you the opportunity to go back and view some ghosts of Christmas Past in this collection of videos and a game.

A view into the history of Provincetown, Massaschusettes complete with town crier. This color presentation is grounded in the late 1940s and gives a view into the british and portuguese history that make Provincetown what it is today.

A video exploring the early history of the White House. Learn that early on, the White House was open to all with no need for invitation. Over time and for obvious reasons, visitation took on a more formal and secure precedure. [1:25]

History of telephone development from 1877 to 1935.

Reviews the history of the criminal justice system in the United States from the nation's inception through the 1960's. Criminal justice reforms, particularly those regarding the rights of the criminal defendant are emphasized.

Reviews the history of immigration to the United States up to the restrictive law passed in 1924. A dramatized scene in a European steamship office is used to show the economic, political and religious motives for immigration. Contains...

A well-made National Park Service film. From 1892-1954, Ellis Island was the port of entry for millions of European immigrants. Fascinating archival footage tells the moving story of families with dreams of opportunity, leaving their...

A walkthrough of the towns and history of Lexington and Concord - the beginning of the American Revolution.

Produced in 1986, this documentary celebrated the 100th year anniversary of the statue's 1886 dedication - presenting the history of it's construction and what it means as a symbol for our nation.

This history of the Eric Canal from 1957 includes remains and remnants of the original system which was a pioneer route to the West.