Own the Road with Kelli and Bob

Own the Road with Kelli and Bob

por Kelli & Bob Phillips
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Halfway Compilation
In this special mid-tour episode of Own the Road, Kelli and Bob Phillips map out the incredible six-month journey ahead as they continue their mission to explore 250 years of American history, culture, and jaw-dropping landscapes across all 50 states. From the cutting edge of the space age to the opulence of the Gilded Age, the second half of this itinerary is diving deep into the heartbeat of America.
Where Dreams Took Flight: How Seattle’s Aerospace Giant Shaped American History
From early wooden biplanes to the Space Shuttle Trainer, The Museum of Flight captures the spirit of American engineering and ambition. Situated at historic Boeing Field, this immersive institution demonstrates how aviation reshaped global commerce, national defense, and modern exploration, serving as a living monument to the engineers, pilots, and visionaries who put the world in the air.
In Faulkner’s Footsteps: Square Books and the Shaping of Southern Narrative
A compelling look at William Faulkner’s enduring influence on American history and literature, alongside how Oxford’s legendary Square Books became the modern sanctuary for Southern storytelling, intellectual dialogue, and historical reckoning.
Legacy of the West Hills: Portland’s Historic Pittock Mansion
Step back into early 20th-century American history at Pittock Mansion. Uncover how newspaper pioneer Henry Pittock transformed Portland into a thriving metropolis, and how a grass-roots community movement saved an architectural treasure.
Heart of the Mother Road: Kingman Route 66 Museum
Journey through America's highway history at the Arizona Route 66 Museum in Kingman, AZ. Explore the evolution of wagon trails, Dust Bowl migrations, post-war family road trips, and iconic Americana preserved inside the historic 1907 Powerhouse.
The Gullah Geechee Legacy: How a Georgetown, SC Museum Preserves America's Roots
Discover the profound impact of Gullah Geechee culture on American history. In this episode, we travel to the Gullah Museum in historic Georgetown, South Carolina, to explore how the descendants of enslaved West Africans preserved their language, traditions, and crafts against all odds. From the origins of Southern cuisine to the architecture of the American front porch, learn why Gullah heritage isn't just local history—it is the bedrock of American identity.
How the Preservation of Totem Carving Reshaped American Heritage
If you open up any standard American history textbook, you’ll see plenty of pictures of totem poles, but you won't find nearly enough love for the incredible stories behind them. These towering cedar monuments are absolutely iconic, but what a lot of folks don't realize is that the art of making them almost vanished into thin air due to a dark chapter of government suppression and a tragic loss of master carvers. That’s where the good folks at the Sealaska Heritage Institute stepped in. They didn't just pull a sacred art form back from the brink; they sparked a massive cultural comeback for the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples, reminding us all that American history isn't just written in ink—it’s carved deep into the heart of the Pacific Northwest.
Reaching the Stars | Rocket City USA
America wasn't just built on land; its legacy was forged in the cosmos. We explore the Huntsville innovation that powered the space race.
Character of a Nation | Center for American Values
Freedom isn't free; it is sustained by integrity. Join the Center for American Values to discover the timeless traits and heroic sacrifices that built the USA.
Maine Maritime Museum: Shipyards that Shaped America
America was born on the water. We uncover Maine's massive impact on U.S. history, independence, and maritime identity at the Maine Maritime Museum.
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