From your own backyard to the remotest points on the map, rediscover America – the strange, the beautiful, and the poignant – with this ultimate celebration of its most unique and wonderful places.

From sea to shining sea – Hawaii to Maine, Florida to Alaska – this remarkable series celebrates both the extreme diversity and the common bonds that makes this nation great. An unprecedented survey of America, this very special set of the blockbuster THE HISTORY CHANNEL® miniseries takes you across the entire country and reveals the very best of each of its states.

With wide-eyed curiosity and enthusiasm, THE STATES tracks down what's special and unique throughout the union. Its ambitious state-by-state approach ensures that each region's highlights get the attention they deserve.

And the series' light-hearted approach guarantees entertainment along with edification. Learn completely new things – Vermont was attacked by the Confederacy from Canada! – and revisit familiar sites from a completely new angle – explore Mt. Rushmore with the people who know it best, its cleaning crew.
A trivia love's trove, a geographer's dream come true, THE STATES reveals the unique character and history of each individual state. Utilizing zooming 3D topographical renderings, THE STATES reveals the lay of the land with thrilling graphics and pinpoints each state's special landmarks. Learn everything from the favorite landing spot of UFOs (Montana) to the home of the first postage stamp (Vermont) and hundreds of other factoids and curiosities.