American Ride - Season 3

Trace the historical origin of freedom and learn how it influenced the New World colonies.

Stan travels to Mount Vernon and introduces a key player in U.S. history, George Washington.

Stan tells the story of the daring pilgrims and their government “for the people, by the people.”

Stan Ellsworth details Paul Revere’s famous ride and the first hours of the Revolutionary War.

The events at Lexington and Concord inspire Ethan Allen and his men to overtake Fort Ticonderoga.

The Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia and creates the Declaration of Independence.

General William Howe challenges George Washington as he prepares to attack New York City.

Following his surrender in New York, George Washington crosses the Delaware and strikes back.

Host Stan Ellsworth analyzes how the Battle of Saratoga changes the course of American history.

At Valley Forge, Stan Ellsworth emphasizes the importance of faith in George Washington’s success.

Stan travels to South Carolina to investigate what brought the Revolutionary War to the South.

At the Battle of Cowpens, General Daniel Morgan traps the British troops in a double envelopment.

Host Stan Ellsworth shares how an alliance with France guides the Patriots to victory.

Host Stan Ellsworth shares the stories that shape Abraham Lincoln’s character and political career.

The First Battle of Bull Run illustrates how lengthy and difficult the Civil War will be.

Armored battleships prove to be valuable weapons in nautical warfare during the Civil War.

As new artillery hits the scene, the Union army faces defeat at the Battle of Second Manassas.

Learn about the genius of General Robert E. Lee and discover more about General Grant.

The strategies of each side at the Battle of Gettysburg changes the course of the war.

Stan shares the story of the 54th Massachusetts, the all-black infantry that attacked Fort Wagner.

General Sherman advances his troops towards Savannah and destroys the Confederate economy.

General Grant and General Lee face-off in a series of battles during the Overland Campaign of 1864.

After a devastating failure, General Grant leads the Union Army to victory in Petersburg.

Host Stan Ellsworth travels to Appomattox where General Lee surrenders to General Grant.

Stan shares what happened to Civil War icons after the South’s surrender.

Days after the Civil War ends, President Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.