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by Travel Radio InternationalAudio Journeys are half-hour documentary style radio programs. They consist of on-location interviews with experts and the sounds of the subjects. A new Audio Journey each week.
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Capitol Building of Richmond Virginia
24/09/2007
We are on a 400-Years-of-History Road trip across the Commonwealth of Virginia. We are in Richmond, Virginia’s capitol. We are exploring the Virginia State Capitol building. The original structure, designed by Thomas Jefferson is believed to be the modern world’s first major public building designed as a Classical Roman temple. The cornerstone was laid on August 18, 1785. We are exploring the Virginia State Capitol building in Richmond. Mark Greenough, capitol tour supervisor and historian is our guide. Patricia Lawrence meets Mark Greenough at the capitol building’s new underground entrance.
Church Hill Richmond Virginia
10/09/2007
Richmond Virginia is our next stop on our 400-Years-of-History Road trip across the Commonwealth of Virginia series. We are exploring St. John’s Church, one of the most important buildings in the American Revolution. We are exploring St. John’s Church in Richmond Virginia. In this small wooden church on a knoll overlooking old Richmond, the Second Virginia Convention was held in March 1775. One hundred Virginia colonial leaders, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Richard Henry Lee, heard Patrick Henry’s resolution to put the colony into a state of defense against England. Historian, Rita Bailey is one of the costumed interpreters. Rita is speaking to a group of visitors from the front of the church, below the pulpit.
New Sciences at Clarkson University Potsdam NY
31/08/2007
We are exploring the two-hundred year old town of Potsdam New York. Potsdam is the cultural and educational center of Northern New York. We are exploring Clarkson University where some of the world’s newest technologies, such as nano-science is being developed. This Audio Journey is made possible with support the Clarkson Inn. In the village of Potsdam, near Clarkson University. On the web at ClarksonInn.com We are exploring Clarkson University in Potsdam New York. Clarkson’s motto is “Defy Convention” . Anthony Collins, president of Clarkson University, is originally from Melbourne Australia. Mr. Collins began at Clarkson in 1982 as an assistant professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Patricia Lawrence meets Tony Collins in the lobby of student services at Clarkson University.
Yorktown Victory Center Virginia
30/08/2007
We are on a 400-years-of-history road trip across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Along the York River, at the Yorktown Victory Center we find out about the end of Colonial America. We are exploring the Yorktown Victory Center that interprets the American Revolution War, and the Birth of America. Our guide is Victory Center representative, Tracey Perkins.
Colonial Williamsburg Virginia Waking Tour
24/08/2007
Williamsburg was the capital of the thirteen British colonies in America, from 1699 to 1780, prior to being moved to Richmond. Historian, Virginia Lee (her real name) is the Manager of Community Programs for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. We meet Virginia on Duke of Gloucester Street; the most historic avenue in America.
