An American Story
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2021
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Louisiana: Bonfires on the Bayou

Season 1, Episode 9

: Multiple generations of Cajun woodworkers gather for a Christmas tradition of building massive bonfires in the Bayou. While much has changed since the first bonfires in the 1800s, their passion for keeping this celebration alive has never been stronger.

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An American Story

This inspiring anthology series celebrates remarkable people hidden in the fabric of America and reveals the inspirational stories they have to share.

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Episodes

Minnesota: The Sign Painter
1. Minnesota: The Sign Painter

Sign painter Mike Meyer adorns his hometown of Mazeppa, MN, with his work, one s...

Maine: The Fireman
2. Maine: The Fireman

Using research and mechanical ingenuity, Andy Swift transforms old fire engines ...

Maryland: The Builder
3. Maryland: The Builder

Contractor and attorney Shelley Halstead works with women in Baltimore to restor...

Wyoming: The Outfitter
4. Wyoming: The Outfitter

Outfitter Jessie Allen is passionate about introducing women to the adventure an...

Kentucky: The Horse Jumper
5. Kentucky: The Horse Jumper

Kentucky horse jumper Wren Zimmerman pursues her dream despite having lost her v...

Pennsylvania: The Rescuer
6. Pennsylvania: The Rescuer

Pilot Paul Steklenski devotes his aviation skills to rescuing dogs from crowded ...

Mississippi: The Farmer
7. Mississippi: The Farmer

Mississippi farmer Cindy Elliott helps to provide her community with fresh produce.

Ohio: The Naturalist
8. Ohio: The Naturalist

Ohio naturalist Kiala Dean unveils the wonders of nature to visitors across America.

Louisiana: Bonfires on the Bayou
9. Louisiana: Bonfires on the Bayou

Cajun woodworkers strive to keep a centuries-old Christmas tradition alive by bu...

Texas: Rodeo Cowgirls
10. Texas: Rodeo Cowgirls

Three generations of cowgirls reflect on their experiences in the rodeo and the ...

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