The States

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  • 2007
  • 1 Season
  • 8.2  (63)

The States is a documentary television series that explores the history, geography, and culture of the 50 states of the United States. The show was hosted by the late American actor Edward Herrmann, and it first aired on the History channel in 2007. The series is divided into 50 episodes, each focusing on a different state. Throughout the series, Herrmann travels all over the United States, from Maine to Hawaii, to explore the diverse geography and history of each state. Along the way, he meets with locals and experts to learn about each state's unique culture, traditions, and notable events.

The show offers a rich portrayal of the United States, touching on everything from the country's founding and early history to its modern-day challenges and successes. For example, in the episode on Massachusetts, Herrmann explores the pivotal role the state played in the American Revolution, visiting sites like Paul Revere's house and the Lexington Green where the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired.

In another episode on Louisiana, Herrmann delves into the state's rich Creole culture and history, including its unique cuisine, music, and architecture. He also explores the devastating Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, speaking with residents and officials about the lessons learned and the ongoing efforts to rebuild.

Through the series, The States provides a broad overview of American history, touching on topics such as the Civil War (in the episode on Virginia), the California Gold Rush (in the episode on California), and the impact of immigration and industry on the country's development (in the episode on New York).

One of the show's strengths is its ability to weave together historical events with personal stories and anecdotes. In the episode on New Mexico, for example, Herrmann visits a Navajo reservation and learns about the challenges facing the tribe in preserving their language and culture. In the episode on Utah, he speaks with members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about their unique faith and its impact on the state's history.

Overall, The States offers a captivating and informative look at the diversity and richness of America's 50 states. Through stunning visuals, engaging storytelling, and expert analysis, the series provides viewers with a deep appreciation for the people, places, and events that have shaped the United States into the country it is today.

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Seasons
Georgia, Colorado, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Maryland/DC
10. Georgia, Colorado, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Maryland/DC
June 23, 2007
Includes Stone Mountain in Georgia; the Denver Mint in Colorado; shipwrecks in Wisconsin's Great Lakes; the influx of settlers in Nebraska following the Homestead Act of 1862; and the formation of the District of Columbia from land in Maryland.
Michigan, Tennessee, Maine, Missouri, South Dakota
9. Michigan, Tennessee, Maine, Missouri, South Dakota
June 16, 2007
Includes Michigan's logging industry; a profile of Tennessee's Davy Crockett; lobster fishing in Maine; Missouri's reputation as the 'Gateway to the West'; and the discovery of gold in the Black Hills of South Dakota in 1874.
Virginia, Ohio, Idaho, Alabama, North Dakota
8. Virginia, Ohio, Idaho, Alabama, North Dakota
June 9, 2007
Includes the Jamestown Colony in Virginia; the Gravity Grand Prix in Akron; the rich mineral deposits of Idaho; Winston County's attempt to secede from Alabama in 1861 when the state seceded from the Union; and Theodore Roosevelt's ranch in North Dakota.
Illinois, Connecticut, Nevada, Mississippi, Wyoming
7. Illinois, Connecticut, Nevada, Mississippi, Wyoming
June 2, 2007
Includes shipbuilding in Connecticut; the Cahokia civilization that thrived in what is now Illinois; the discovery of the Comstoke Lode silver-ore deposit in 19th century Nevada; Mississippi Delta blues; and Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
Florida, Indiana, Washington, Utah, Rhode Island
6. Florida, Indiana, Washington, Utah, Rhode Island
May 26, 2007
Includes the alligators and hurricanes of Florida; auto racing in Indiana; the eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington state; the arrival of the Mormons in Utah; and theologian Roger Williams' 17th century religious colony, Providence, in Rhode Island.
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Hawaii, S. Carolina, Montana
5. Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Hawaii, S. Carolina, Montana
May 19, 2007
Includes Ground Hog Day in Punxsutawney, Pa.; Hawaii's history as a kingdom; Garrison Keillor's 'A Prairie Home Companion' radio show from Minnesota; the 1864 sinking of the Confederate sub, H.L. Hunley, in Charleston Harbor; and fossil hunting in Montana.
New Jersey, Arizona, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Alaska
4. New Jersey, Arizona, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Alaska
May 12, 2007
Includes George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River to attack the British in Trenton; Daniel Boone in Kentucky; the Grand Canyon; homesteading in Oklahoma; and the Alaska Pipeline
New York, Louisiana, Oregon, New Mexico, Vermont
3. New York, Louisiana, Oregon, New Mexico, Vermont
May 5, 2007
Includes the construction of the World Trade Center; the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and its parallels with the Hurricane Katrina disaster; the opening of the Oregon Trail in 1843; the testing of the first atomic bomb in New Mexico; and Ben & Jerry's ice cream in Vermont.
Texas, Massachusetts, Arkansas, Iowa, Delaware
2. Texas, Massachusetts, Arkansas, Iowa, Delaware
April 28, 2007
Includes the discovery of oil in Texas in 1901; the arrival of the Puritans in Massachusetts; and the desegregation of Central High School in Little Rock in 1957.
California, North Carolina, Kansas, New Hampshire, West Virginia
1. California, North Carolina, Kansas, New Hampshire, West Virginia
April 21, 2007
Includes the California Gold Rush; the civil-rights movement in North Carolina; and aviation history in Kansas.
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  • Premiere Date
    April 21, 2007
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (63)
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