Channel Title: American Prairie Filmworks Channel Description: Making films exploring American history <video> Extreme Southern Tip of Illinois - Mississippi & Ohio River Confluence Description: Fort Defiance Park, Cairo, Illinois </video> <video> Wren fledglings ready to leave the nest Description: Mother wren delivering final feedings to four fledglings preparing to leave the nest. They had all departed by the following morning. </video> <video> PhoneProblem Description: </video> <video> Apple 'n Pork Festival 2021 Aerials Description: https://tlong.substack.com/ Fly-over shots of the 2021 Apple 'n Pork Festival in Clinton, IL. </video> <video> Boone: Episode One Description: This episode traces the Boone family journey from southern England to Pennsylvania, to western North Carolina. From Quakers to backcountry woodsmen and settlers. The start of the archetypal American story. </video> <video> Bent's Old Fort Description: Morning at Bent's Old Fort in southeast Colorado. </video> <video> A Piece of the Past: Moore Mausoleum Description: Note: While the newspaper account of Kleber's death is from 1887, Kleber actually died in 1854. (This video was shot entirely on a hand-held iPhone) </video> <video> Clinton, IL West Side Aerial Video Description: Fly-over shots of the west side of Clinton, IL. </video> <video> Owls Description: Three young screech owls preening on tree branch together. </video> <video> Shaker Village Of Pleasant Hill Description: Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky. </video> <video> Prairie Flyers: A Century of Aviation in DeWitt County Exhibit Balloon Launch Description: This event marked the opening of the C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum's month-long (May 28 - July 3, 2022) special exhibit celebrating the county's 100-year aviation history. The exhibit depicts the stories of the county's many intrepid barnstormers, military flyers, commercial pilots and flying farmers. Authentic uniforms, personal items, special gear and equipment help bring these fascinating stories to life. </video> <video> Downtown Santa Fe Description: A visit to historic downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico. </video> <video> Maroa, IL Aerial Video Description: http://americanprairiefilmworks.com Fly-over shots of Maroa, IL. </video> <video> Daniel Boone's Portrait Artist: Chester Harding Description: Chester Harding was the only artist to capture the image of celebrated frontiersman Daniel Boone from life. A largely self-taught artist--and self-made man--Harding had an unusually adventurous career. This is a brief account of his fascinating accomplishments, including his encounter with the legendary Daniel Boone. </video> <video> Boone: Intro Description: The Boone family and the American frontier. From southern England to Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Missouri and, ultimately, the coasts of California and Oregon. Daniel Boone and his descendants spearheaded pioneer settlement across the full extent of the American continent. It is a tale of courage, danger, triumph and tragic loss. The quintessential frontier saga. </video>

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