American Ride
This is a TV show about history as told by the Harley riding Stan Ellsworth, as he travels around the country on his bike.
- 2011-2016
- 10 seasons
- BYUtv
- Documentary
This is a TV show about history as told by the Harley riding Stan Ellsworth, as he travels around the country on his bike.
Season 10 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
JQA
Mon, May 2, 2016
John Quincy Adams wins the election, causing a rift between the two political parties of the time. Host Stan Ellsworth visits historical sites from Adams' life to study the events that shaped the sixth President of the United States.
Episode 2
Old Hickory and Jacksonian Democracy (1829-1837)
Mon, May 9, 2016
A trip to Tennessee has host Stan Ellsworth recounting the life and legacy of the seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson.
Episode 3
Times of Turmoil; Van Buren, Harrison and Tyler
Mon, May 16, 2016
Host Stan Ellsworth visits the homelands of presidents Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler to share stories of their time in office.
Episode 4
The Alamo
Mon, May 23, 2016
Across Texas, host Stan Ellsworth explores the rich history of the Lone Star State, from the Battle of the Alamo to the Texas Revolution.
Episode 5
James K. Polk; a Man on a Mission
Mon, May 30, 2016
President James K. Polk expands the country further west, bringing economic success and tense political conflicts to the nation. Host Stan Ellsworth visits the important sites in Polk's life to recount the major events of his presidency.
Episode 6
A Time of Compromise; Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore
Mon, Jun 6, 2016
Host Stan Ellsworth examines the impact of westward expansion and the question of slavery on the presidencies of Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore.
Episode 7
Times of Trouble; Franklin Pierce & James Buchanan
Mon, Jun 13, 2016
Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan enter the spotlight as host Stan Ellsworth studies how divisive actions of their presidencies drove the Union apart.
Episode 8
A Time of Crisis; Abraham Lincoln and the Case for Union.
Mon, Jun 20, 2016
When Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated, he became president of a fractured Union. America was poised for what would become the bloodiest chapter in its young history. The Civil War killed more Americans than all our other wars combined. It was only through Lincoln's strength, dedication, and faith that the Union survived.
Episode 9
Triumph and Tragedy; Andrew Johnson and Reconstruction.
Mon, Jun 27, 2016
Stan travels to Tennessee to uncover the story of one of the nation's most misunderstood presidents, Andrew Johnson.
Episode 10
The Enforcer of Federalism; Ulysses S. Grant
Mon, Jul 4, 2016
President Ulysses S. Grant attempts to piece the Union back together during Reconstruction. Host Stan Ellsworth tracks Grant's career from his days in the Mexican-American War to his tenure as the 18th President of the United States.