Curious Minds: American History

Eleanor Breen, Deputy Director for Archaeology at Mt. Vernon, talks about the significance of analyzing trash at Mount Vernon dig sites.

Eleanor Breen, Deputy Director for Archeology at Mt. Vernon, describes how slave labor operated Washington's distillery.

Eleanor Breen, Deputy Director for Archeology at Mt. Vernon, details how Mt. Vernon came to be owned by a private association that pioneered the role of individuals in preserving places of historic significance.

Alan Kraut, Professor of History at American University, details how Lincoln overcame personal tragedy and existential doubts to complete his mission of uniting the Union.

Alan Kraut, Professor of History at American University, describes the powerful bond shared by soldiers North and South in the Civil War.

Alan Kraut, University Professor of History at American University, recounts the shock and grief Americans felt when Lincoln was struck down at the moment of victory.