Virginia

DVD. "The sound of guitars, banjos, fiddles and mandolins is what defines the rural hill people of Virginia. At Mount Rogers School, students earn credit learning how to play mountain music. Catch a radio broadcast of live mountain music at the Rex Theater in Galax, "Mountain Music Capital of the World". Not far away, Wayne Henderson has been making guitars for more than forty years....

Finley-Holiday Films. DVD. All Regions Hosted by Senator Bill Bradley, this program tells the remarkable story of George Washington's life through historical prints and engravings from the Willard-Budd Collection at Mount Vernon. The illustrations dramatically capture the highlights of Washington's career, including his early years as a surveyor of the western frontier. Thrilling Revolutionary War scenes come to life The crucial victories at Trenton and...

Finley-Holiday Films. DVD. All Regions This fully-narrated video lets you explore the sights and sounds of Luray Caverns, Virginia, one of the largest and most popular caverns in eastern America. Enjoy Luray's fascinating features and learn how the caverns were formed. From enchanting Dream Lake to towering Giant's Hall, explore all that makes Luray such a special place - draperies, cascades, crystal clear pools and...

Finley-Holiday Films. DVD. All Regions Jefferson was statesman, President, and author of the Declaration of Independence. He designed Monticello, and his personality and interests are evident everywhere. The distinctive architectural features and furnishings are described in relation to Jefferson's daily life. DVD BONUS FEATURES: ? Thomas Jefferson: The Pursuit of Liberty video This award-winning video documentary, shot at major Jefferson sites, explores Thomas Jefferson s...

Finley-Holiday Films. DVD. All Regions A REFLECTION OF THE MAN This fully-narrated DVD tours Mount Vernon 1home of America's most famous hero. Washington's personality and interests are evident everywhere. Textbooks describe the General and the President, but Mount Vernon, as seen in this DVD program, tells us about the man. Rich DVD Extras include a tour of the new galleries, theaters and more. MANSION, GARDENS...

Finley-Holiday Films. DVD. All Regions Featuring Shenandoah National Park & Skyline Drive This broadcast-quality DVD tours 200-mile-long Shenandoah Valley and its majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. From the heights of Shenandoah National Park to the depths of Luray Caverns, discover why the Shenandoah Valley is known as the crowning glory of the Virginias. Scenic & Historical Highlights The countryside is steeped in American history where famous...

Finley-Holiday Films. DVD. All Regions From the war s first major battle at Manassas to the final surrender at Appomattox Court House, Virginia was the arena where North and South fought many of their bloodiest battles. In addition to touring eight national park service battlefields as they are today, the program gives a full account of the famous events that took place in each, describing...

DVD. Equitrekking. 30 Minutes. American history comes alive as Equitrekking's Emmy nominated host and equestrian travel expert Darley Newman tours historic Virginia Hunt Country. Darley visits Middleburg and attends a steeplechase, rides amid Longhorn Cattle at Marriott Ranch, learns to play polo, experiences Civil War history on horseback and meets Civil War rein-actors. At Marriott Ranch, Darley trail rides where presidents and world leaders have...

Finley-Holiday Films. DVD. All Regions Tour George Washington's Mount Vernon, Jefferson's Monticello, Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland, and Robert E. Lee's Arlington House, plus Carter's Grove, Stratford Hall, Oatlands, Kenmore, Shirley, Berkeley and Gunston Hall. Trace the plantations' history and tour the houses, gardens and architectural features. ? Great Plantations Symphony music video For those who appreciate the architecture and cultural beauty of these great homes, this...

Finley-Holiday Films. VHS. All Regions Tour George Washington's Mount Vernon, Jefferson's Monticello, Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland, and Robert E. Lee's Arlington House, plus Carter's Grove, Stratford Hall, Oatlands, Kenmore, Shirley, Berkeley and Gunston Hall. Trace the plantations' history and tour the houses, gardens and architectural features. ? Great Plantations Symphony music video For those who appreciate the architecture and cultural beauty of these great homes, this...

Finley-Holiday Films. DVD. All Regions From the first English settlers at Jamestown to the surrender of the British Army at Yorktown and the birth of a new nation, you will experience colonial America. Enjoy the celebration of America's roots: crafts, fifes and drums, militia musters, battlefield re-enactments, and the magnificent historical paintings of Sidney King. Williamsburg Restored video Learn the amazing story of vision, hard...