History

 

In "Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North," the descendants of the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history retrace their ancestors' slave trade route from Rhode Island to Ghana to Cuba. Their journey is a bold first step and the start of an important conversation. One of the places they visit is Elmina Castle, a former slave fort along Ghana's Atlantic coastline. It is a place I have been to – and will stay with me forever.
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This Rocky Mountain PBS production focuses on the lives of Latinos, African Americans and women who served during World War II on the battlefield and the homefront.
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Explore that drama and discover the personalities, local significance and exquisite architecture of four historical Colorado hotels, including Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and The Brown Palace in Denver.
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The producers of "The War" have created a beautiful 22-page viewer's guide to the seven-part series that you can download and print. The guide includes pictures and stories about each episode of the series.
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Catch a sneak preview of "The War" and join a live discussion with World War II veterans. There will be several events around Colorado you can attend.
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On January 17, 2007, award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns visited the Rocky Mountain PBS studios to talk about his new documentary series, "The War." With archival footage and gripping first-hand accounts from veterans and their families, "The War" tells the story of World War II from the perspective of four American towns.
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