Drive Thru History: American History — Season 1, Episode 11: New York and the First President

Episode synopsis

We continue our tour of New York City and visit the modern and industrious Wall Street, the financial capital of the world. Here, we climb the steps of Federal Hall, the first capitol building of the United States, and the site of the inauguration of America’s first president, George Washington. We visit St. Paul’s Chapel. Outside the city, we visit the Saratoga battlefields and West Point. We also learn about the infamous traitor, Benedict Arnold.

About Drive Thru History: American History

Join Dave Stotts on an adventure through early American history as he tells the stories of the people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Dave travels to five countries in Europe and most of the original 13 colonies, tell stories of faith and freedom, inspiring families with a renewed appreciation for the heritage of our country.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Discovery
• E2The Pilgrims
• E3Boston & Beginnings of Revolution
• E4Whitefield & Boston's Freedom Trail
• E5William Penn & Early Philadelphia
• E6Founding Fathers of Philadelphia
• E7Fighters of the Revolution
• E8Early Colonial Virginia
• E9Founding Fathers of Virginia
• E10Revolution in New York
• E12New Jersey and Epilogue