宾州大学公园. — wspu uncovers the stories that unveil the triumph, 毅力, caution and legend that make up the history of the commonwealth in a new digital series titled "Past PA.由杰瑞德·弗雷德里克主持, historian and assistant teaching professor at 十大网投平台信誉排行榜阿尔图纳分校, the series will take a closer look at events from the 约翰斯敦洪水 of 1889 and the Battle of Gettysburg, to the Whiskey Rebellion and the legend of the White Lady of Wopsy.
“I have taught 宾西法尼亚 history for nearly a decade and in each semester, students and I embark on a rather astounding journey,弗雷德里克说. “My job is to present chapters of the state's past and infuse it with fresh perspective. The goal is to generate stronger appreciation of 宾西法尼亚 and thereby instill a sense of stewardship in the young professionals I educate.”
Frederick said he presents a similar approach in wspu’s "Past PA," focusing on how history’s lessons are valuable today.
“The 约翰斯敦洪水 is the quintessential cautionary tale of the Gilded Age, a tragedy that should resonate in the modern era. 每天都在新闻里, we witness people with power being held unaccountable for actions that often unleash harmful ramifications,弗雷德里克说. “Although we are over 130 years removed, the 约翰斯敦洪水 is representational of that troubling trend. At the heart of the story is an elite group of citizens whose apathy about their privately owned, long-neglected dam leads to the deaths of over 2,200人. The dramatic tale is one that Hollywood needs to revisit.”
Frederick said history has the power to console, inform and inspire if people have the patience to listen and learn.
“I have always adopted the philosophy of teaching the good, the bad and the ugly of 宾西法尼亚 history. Our residents of past and present have achieved incredible undertakings, but so too have they partaken in dark episodes some would rather not talk about,弗雷德里克说. “Only by balancing our interpretations of the state's story can we fully come to terms with its potentials and perils. That is my stance in the classroom, and I hope we can fuel similar conversations via 'Past PA.'”
安迪•格兰特, lead producer of digital media for wspu, said the series was created to illuminate the history of 宾西法尼亚.
“We want to deliver a deeper understanding of important events to people who may have heard about them but know little about the details. An example would be John Burns' role in the Battle of Gettysburg,” Grant said. “Many of the historical events we feature have important lessons to teach us today.”
Season one of wspu’s "Past PA" will feature the following episodes and will be available on May 17 to view via YouTube 在 PBS的应用:
- “约翰斯顿洪水”
- “威士忌叛乱”
- “John Burns, Hero of Gettysburg”
- 《信誉最好的大网投平台》
"Past PA" classroom resources are available for 教师可在此下载.
Season two is planned to launch later in 2023.
wspu-TV serves 24 counties in central 宾西法尼亚 and reaches 515,000户家庭, and wspu-FM is accessible to more than 450,13个县的1万名听众. The public media station also includes wspu Digital Studios, which offers original web series that explore science, 艺术与文化.
wspu is a service of Penn State 外展. 参观 wspu网站 to learn more about central 宾西法尼亚’s public media station.
Damage from the Johnstown flood documented in a photo taken in 1889.
