Historical re-enactor Stan Prater describes how he researched General Grant to learn about his life and take on his persona as an historical re-enactor.

Glynis Brooks, actress in and playwright of, "Harriet Tubman: An American Hero" shares examples of what each of us can learn from the life experiences of this extraordinary woman.

Actress and author Glynis Brooks explains how Harriet Tubman inspired her to write a play about Tubman’s life and how the courageous woman continues to inspire her today.

Glynis Books, author of and actress in, "Harriet Tubman: An American Hero" describes the information she learned during research about Tubman and how she incorporated it into her play.

Glynis Brooks, in the persona of Harriet Tubman, shares her background, speaking of her slave years, where she lived live as a slave, how the Underground Railroad operated and more.

Actress Glynis Brooks performs an excerpt from her one woman show, "Harriet Tubman:  An American Hero."

Stan Prater, re-enactor of General Ulysses S. Grant, shares a few of the interesting facts he learned about General Grant while researching the role.

Stan Prater discusses some myths about General Grant that he confronted as he researched the man to create his re-enactment persona.

Stan Prater, in the persona of General Ulysses S. Grant, shares thoughts, such as why Lincoln chose him to lead the Union forces, what he sees as his greatest strengths and weakness, and more.

Historical re-enactor Stan Prater describes what interested him in Civil War re-enactment and in taking on the role of General Grant.

Historical Re-enactor Stan Prater speaks in first person as General Ulysses S. Grant. Learn about events in the Civil War and in his personal life.

Stan Prater of the 8th Missouri US Re-enactors speaks in the persona of General Ulysses S. Grant and then speaks directly about the research and writing process he used to bring Grant to life.

Freedom suit expert David Konig explains how the digital records of freedom suits are organized for research.

Freedom suit experts, Dr. Kelly Kennington and Dr. David Konig, talk about whether criminal cases were ever brought against people who kidnapped free blacks and put them into slavery.

Freedom suit experts, Dr. Kelly Kennington and Dr. David Konig, explain how the "once free always free" standard was applied in various cases.

Freedom suit experts Dr. Kelly Kennington and David Konig talk about the success rate of freedom suits.

Freedom suit experts Dr. Kelly Kennington and Dr. David Konig discuss the importance of digital records of freedom suits from the St. Louis Circuit Court for research.

Freedom suit expert Dr. David Konig explains why most slave suits for freedom were brought by women.

Freedom suit experts Dr. Kelly Kennington and Dr. David Konig explain the retaliation slaves might face when they filed a freedom suit.

Freedom suit experts Dr. Kelly Kennington and Dr. David Konig discuss the importance of the Dred Scott case constitutionally and in terms of the Civil War.

Freedom suit experts Dr. Kelly Kennington and Dr. David Konig discuss the unique conditions that made St. Louis a place conducive for slaves to file freedom suits.

Dr. Kelly Kennington, Associate Professor of History, Auburn University, and Dr. David Konig, Professor of Law and Emeritus Professor of History at Washington University in St. Louis, talk about free...

Learn about Abraham Lincoln's presidency in this guided 360-degree tour of the Lincoln Museum at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois.

Learn about Lincoln's life before becoming President in this 360-degree tour of the Lincoln Museum at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois.

Take your own 360 degree tour of the Lincoln Museum at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois.

Take a guided 360-degree tour of the Lincoln Museum at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois with Dr. Samuel Wheeler, Illinois State Historian.

Take a step back in time to locations in the St. Louis area that were part of the Underground Railroad.

A Lincoln historian considers whether knowing slaves affected Lincoln's view of slavery.

A Lincoln historian offers insight into whether Lincoln could have gotten the 13th Amendment passed without political deal making.

A Lincoln historian talks about the political deal making that made passage of the 13th Amendment possible.

A Lincoln historian describes Lincoln's use of political patronage to obtain votes for passage of the 13th amendment.

A Lincoln historian describes Lincoln's use of the bully pulpit.

Tony Kushner, screen writer for "Lincoln," talks about Lincoln's ability to politically strategize and what it tell us about his character.

Students and a Lincoln historian consider the reasons Lincoln chose to seek passage for the 13th Amendment during a lame duck session in January 1865, rather than wait until the new Congress was seat...

Explore why Lincoln felt the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment was necessary, even with the Emancipation Proclamation, and why he chose to seek passage during a lame duck session of Congress.

Use the power of primary sources to go back in time and go inside some of the people, places, and events of America's Civil War.

Use the power of primary sources to go back in time and go inside some of the people, places, and events of America's Civil War.

Explore why Lincoln felt the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment was necessary, even with the Emancipation Proclamation, and why he chose to seek passage during a lame duck session of Congress.