Own the Road with Kelli and Bob

Own the Road with Kelli and Bob

by Kelli & Bob Phillips

Arts Society & Culture

Season 3

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.

Why the World's Largest Truck Stop Matters to America | Iowa 80

Everything you buy, eat, or wear was delivered by a truck. We tour the massive Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa, to look at the massive scale of the American trucking industry. Established in 1964 before the interstate highway system was even finished, Iowa 80 has grown into a 220-acre megaplex built with one goal: serving the professional driver. With parking for 900 tractor-trailers and open 24/7/365, it stands as a monument to the endurance of the American trucker.

Season 2

Oak Ridge: The Secret City's Role in the Manhattan Project

Discover Oak Ridge, TN—the "Secret City" that changed the world. Explore the Manhattan Project’s legacy, the race for the atomic bomb, and why this hidden Tennessee valley was America's best-kept military secret.

Hoover Dam History & The Boulder Dam Hotel: A Journey into the American Southwest

Experience the Hoover Dam, a 1936 engineering marvel and the heartbeat of the Southwest. Stay where the history was made at the Boulder Dam Hotel—the storied residence for dignitaries and stars, located in the town that built the dam.

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