Smithsonian’s Stories from Main Street
Society & Culture:Documentary
Rural America is full of places of innovation--towns where people work together to conceive new ideas and spark engagement by the community to implement them. Journey with us in this first episode in our look at rural innovation to explore two stories of social innovation, visiting towns that took risks and dreamed big to revitalize their downtowns, and show the community what was possible when they worked together. First up, learn how Hillsboro, Illinois, brought energy and commerce back to Main Street. Then, hear about the creative ways Bethel, Vermont, reinvigorated a sense of community and place.
Special: "Hopefully, My Generation Will Be the Ones to Change It"
Preview: Youth Voices
15: Good Relationships Build Stronger Communities
14: Great Things Happen Here
Preview: Small Town Innovation: Creativity and Resilience
Special: "Museum on Main Street: A Love Letter to Small-Town America" from Museums in Strange Places
12: My Vote, My Voice
11: Use Your Voice! Get Involved
10: The Greater Good: Democracy Everyday
Preview: Democracy in America: Voices and Votes
9: Are We at a Crossroads?
8: "Living in a Small Town Taught Me..." Identity in Rural America
7: Small Town = Hard Work
Season 2 Trailer: Change in Rural America
6: Worth Saving
5: Over and Under
4: An Invitation to Play
3: How We Grow
2: Work and the Water
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