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American Ride

American Ride
2011•TV-G•Documentary
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This is a TV show about history as told by the Harley riding Stan Ellsworth, as he travels around the country on his bike. Star: Stan Ellsworth

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 3, 2011

Episodes

E1

The New World

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

Oct 3, 2011

E2

Seeds of Independence

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

Oct 10, 2011

E3

Trigger of the Revolution

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

Oct 17, 2011

E4

The Die Has Now Been Cast

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

Oct 24, 2011

E5

Miracle of Ticonderoga

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

Oct 31, 2011

E6

We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident

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

Nov 7, 2011

E7

Miracle at New York

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

Nov 14, 2011

E8

The Crisis

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

Nov 21, 2011

E9

The Battle of Saratoga

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

Nov 28, 2011

E10

Refiner's Fire

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

Dec 5, 2011

E11

The War Goes South

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

Dec 12, 2011

E12

Victory of the Common Man

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

Dec 19, 2011

E13

Patriots' Finest Hour

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

Dec 26, 2011

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