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Special Extended Episode

Field Trip Visits
The American Revolution

A WMHT Original — History in New York

Travel back to the Revolutionary Era in a special extended episode of WMHT’s beloved series FIELD TRIP! Hosts Matt and Nicole journey through the region’s most significant battle sites, bringing history to life like never before.

Also on WMHT — Ken Burns: The American Revolution
Pair this episode with The American Revolution, a new documentary series by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt. Stream it now on WMHT →
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Field Trip Visits the American Revolution

Field Trip Visits the American Revolution

Join hosts Matt and Nicole as they explore the American Revolution as it happened throughout the Capital Region!

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This Hidden Aquarium Inside a Mall Is Wild
Field Trip
📍 Rotterdam, NY

This Hidden Aquarium Inside a Mall Is Wild

Matt and Nicole explore the VIA Aquarium — stingrays, koi, a tunnel tank, and aquatic ecosystems tucked inside a Capital Region mall.

This Is Not What We Expected Curling to Be
Field Trip
📍 Albany, NY

This Is Not What We Expected Curling to Be

We head to the Albany Curling Club to learn how curling actually works — and it’s a lot more surprising than you’d think.

This American Revolution Uniform Survived 250 Years!
Field Trip
📍 Ticonderoga, NY

This American Revolution Uniform Survived 250 Years!

A Field Trip inside Fort Ticonderoga’s Revolutionary War archives — and the remarkable artifacts still preserved there.

We Tried Disc Golf With a Pro
Field Trip
📍 Voorheesville, NY

We Tried Disc Golf With a Pro

Matt and Nicole learn disc golf, get expert tips, and test their skills in a doubles tournament — turns out it’s harder than it looks.

Kayaking Into History on the Mohawk River!
Field Trip
📍 Schenectady, NY

Kayaking Into History on the Mohawk River!

Join Matt and Nicole for a paddle through Schenectady’s past on one of New York State’s most storied waterways.

The Story Behind Albany's Iconic Tulip Festival
Field Trip
📍 Albany, NY

The Story Behind Albany’s Iconic Tulip Festival

Explore Albany’s rich Tulip Festival tradition and its royal Dutch roots — a beloved Capital Region celebration with centuries of history.

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