Uncle Sam Origins and Stories from 1989
new hampshire crossroads classics

Thu, Jul 2 2:30 P.M. NH Explore (11.2)  

Produced in 1989, we learn about the real person behind the story of Uncle Sam and his connection to Mason NH. Other segments include: A tour of Hancock NH, Dr Mary Edwards Walker, a Union Army Surgeon of the Civil War and the story of her medal, and the vanishing farming tradition of New England as expressed by Robert Frost.

Duration: 27 minutes and 0 seconds

Episode Number: 26026

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

Thu, Jul 2 2:30 P.M. Uncle Sam Origins and Stories from 1989     NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Jul 3 3:30 A.M. Uncle Sam Origins and Stories from 1989     NH Explore (11.2)

About New Hampshire Crossroads Classics:

For more than twenty years, New Hampshire Crossroads was NHPTV's signature program.

It celebrated the people, places, character and ingenuity that makes New Hampshire - New Hampshire! The iconic series has been remastered from the archives.

Explore this special collection of the Granite State's storied past with New Hampshire Crossroads Classics.


Watch New Hampshire Crossroads Classics - Clips, Episodes & Previews


Future Broadcast times for "New Hampshire Crossroads Classics": (show all)

Sat, Jun 6 10:30 A.M. Nashua Pride Baseball and Stories from 1999     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jun 11 2:30 P.M. Peterborough Marionettes and Stories from 1992     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jun 11 3:00 P.M. Nashua Pride Baseball and Stories from 1999     NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Jun 12 3:30 A.M. Peterborough Marionettes and Stories from 1992     NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Jun 12 4:00 A.M. Nashua Pride Baseball and Stories from 1999     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jun 18 2:30 P.M. Mlk Jr Day Signing and Stories from 2000     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jun 25 2:30 P.M. The Great Schooner Races and Stories from 1989     NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Jun 26 3:30 A.M. The Great Schooner Races and Stories from 1989     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jul 2 2:30 P.M. Uncle Sam Origins and Stories from 1989     NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Jul 3 3:30 A.M. Uncle Sam Origins and Stories from 1989     NH Explore (11.2)


NHPBS Over-the-Air Broadcast

WENH-TV Ch. 11 Durham

WLED-TV Ch. 48 Littleton

WEKW-TV Ch. 18 Keene

W50DP-D Ch. 50 Hanover

W34DQ-D Ch. 34 Pittsburg

Cable and Satellite Channels


NHPBS Five Channels

NHPBS - 11.1

Explore - 11.2

World - 11.3

Create - 11.4

Kids - 11.5

All of our channels and NHK World Japan are streaming LIVE ONLINE and on the PBS App, available on most devices.

Learn More


 

Community Impact

NHPBS NHPBS Passport Passport

Ask This Old House | E24 | Tile Soap Holders; Swirl Ceiling | Ask This Old House
Great Performances | Now Hear This -
Antiques Roadshow | Grant's Farm, Hour 2
Shared Planet | Cities
American Muslims: A History Revealed | A Portrait of Freedom
NOVA | Athens: Birth of Democracy
Finding Your Roots | Rags to Riches
Bring Them Home | Bring Them Home - ASL
Nature | Graduation Day | Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti
John Neumeier: A Creative Life | John Neumeier: A Creative Life
Martha Graham Dance Company: We Are Our Time | Athletes of God
Henry David Thoreau | Several More Lives to Live
Our Vanishing Americana: Florida | Our Vanishing Americana: Florida
Crossroads of a Nation: Missouri's Indelible Role in American History | Crossroads of a Nation: Missouri's Rhythm, Roads & Roots
The Creation Rose | The Creation Rose
History with David Rubenstein | Marie Arana
American Masters | Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House [EAD]
White with Fear | White With Fear
The Forsytes | Episode 1
She Was First | Jacqueline Woodson
The M Factor 2: Before the Pause | The M Factor 2: Before the Pause
The Count of Monte Cristo | Episode 7: The Duel
America's Stairway | America's Stairway
The Making of The American Revolution | The Making of The American Revolution
Tradfest | 'a dó'
Lover, Beloved | Lover, Beloved
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History |
Independent Lens | The Librarians
Austin City Limits | Leon Thomas
Secrets of the Dead | The Quest for Camelot