Multimedia Presentations

Find past Facebook Lives and other multimedia content on this page.

 

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  How to Become a Ranger (December 2022)

  Have you ever wanted to be a Park Ranger? Whether it's your dream job or an occupation you're curious about, watch the recording of our "How to Become a Ranger" panel hosted on December 4th, 2022! The panel showcased current rangers who talked about how they got their job, their day-to-day tasks, and advice on the best ways for YOU to become a ranger.

  Duration:

  1 hour, 1 minute, 36 seconds

 

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  Pullman 6th Anniversary

  A virtual 6th anniversary celebration for Pullman National Monument.

  Duration:

  42 minutes, 36 seconds

 

Lunch and Learn 2026

January 15
Order in the Court: The Case That Changed Pullman

February 19
Dining a la Pullman

March 19
See America First: Trains to the National Parks

April 16
8 Decades of Private Cars: The Later Steel Cars

May 21
1893: The Calm Before the Storm

June 18
Pullman on Parade: Celebrating America at 116 and 250

July 16
Next Stop, Hollywood! Pullman on the Silver Screen

August 20
Life and Death in a Perfect Town

September 17
Lost Structures: The Architectural Ghosts of Pullman

October 15
A Grave of Stone and Iron

November 19
Behind Closed Doors: Secret Societies in Pullman

December 17
Decking the Halls: Holiday Interiors 1880 – 1930

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92422038830

Lunch and Learn 2025

 

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  Lunch and Learn Feb 2025: The Many Faces of the Pullman Porters

  Enjoy your lunch with a side of knowledge at this month’s Lunch and Learn. Many people don’t realize that African American porters were just one part of the porter's diverse story. Take a deep dive with one of our rangers and discover some especially famous porters.

  Duration:

  22 minutes, 8 seconds

 

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  Lunch and Learn Aug 2025: The Other Side of the Tracks: African American Labor in the Pullman Shops

  Many people know Pullman’s African American history through the stories of the Porters and Maids, but this month, we’re shifting the focus. We’re highlighting the vital, yet often overlooked, contributions of African American workers in the Pullman Company’s manufacturing shops. In this edition our NPS Fellow Dion Jenkins dives into how these workers used their labor, ingenuity, and resilience to help drive the company’s success.

  Duration:

  33 minutes, 38 seconds

 

Lunch and Learn 2024

 

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  Lunch and Learn Dec 2024: Beman, The Man Behind the Plan

  Known for designing the town of Pullman, Solon S. Beman’s work extends well beyond, including Chicago’s Fine Arts Building. Working during one of the most celebrated eras of architecture, his legacy has been outshined by fellow Chicago contemporaries such as Sullivan, Wright, Burnham, Holabird, etc. Modern memory may favor these names, however, Beman was considered one of the most respected working architects of his day.

  Duration:

  26 minutes, 38 seconds

 

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  Lunch and Learn Nov 2024: Pullman at War

  Residents and workers at Pullman have endured six major wars and numerous military operations, experiencing the stress and turmoil that wartime brings to the home front. In the November edition of our Lunch and Learn series, resident historian Andy Bullen will dive into what life was like in Pullman during times of war.

  Duration:

  26 minutes, 55 seconds

 

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  Lunch and Learn Oct 2024: Before Pullman Was Here

  While Pullman has been around since 1880, it is located on the ancestral lands of Indigenous Peoples who lived here long before European settlers arrived What did this area look like before the industrial age? Join us for the October edition of our Lunch and Learn program as we explore the deeper history of the land Pullman sits on today.

  Duration:

  24 minutes, 28 seconds

 

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  Lunch and Learn Sep 2024: Behind the Brick, Pullman Interiors

  Known as the "City of Brick", Pullman's iconic red bricks are easily recognized. But what about the interiors? Rarely seen, but no less significant, go Behind the Brick to discover the innovations and designs of Pullman's rowhouses in anticipation of the 51st Historic House Tour, October 12 & 13, 2024.

  Duration:

  30 minutes, 37 seconds

 

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  Lunch and Learn Aug 2024: Little Strikes Everywhere

  As we celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Pullman Strike and Boycott of 1894, we decided this would be the perfect time to break down all the strikes the Pullman Company faced leading up to the big one. Like many companies of that era, Pullman dealt with workplace dissatisfaction, including strikes over layoffs, unfair wages, and unsafe working conditions. Join our rangers to explore the labor disputes that shaped the company.

  Duration:

  24 minutes, 20 seconds

 

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  Lunch and Learn Jul 2024: Pullman on Prairie

  What most people don't realize is that George Pullman never actually lived in his town but instead would have taken up residence on Prairie Avenue, home of the elites of Chicago at the time. There are an incredible amount of stores that are born of this block, join rangers as they explore some of the families that lived there.

  Duration:

  25 minutes, 26 seconds

 

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  Lunch and Learn May 2024: Pullman at the 1893 World's Fair

  Pullman’s Lunch and Learn series returns to add a bit more flavor to your lunch hour! Discover how Pullman's presence at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair went beyond being just a side show to the Colombian Exposition. Join a ranger as they uncover some of the hidden connections between Pullman and the 1893 World's Fair.

  Duration:

  20 minutes, 56 seconds

 

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  Lunch and Learn Apr 2024: Beyond the Standard, Pullman's Custom Cars

  Almost in defiance of their name, Pullman Standard went on to create a wide array of custom cars throughout the company's lifespan. From cars designed for celebrities and politicians to those tailored for the head of the company itself, join us and rail expert David Duncan for an adventure through the storied history of unique Pullman Cars.

  Duration:

  15 minutes, 15 seconds

 

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  Lunch and Learn Mar 2024: A Mother's Strength - Mamie Till Mobley

  The second course of our monthly Lunch and Learn Series is here! Prepare to be moved by the inspiring story of resilience in the face of adversity with Mamie Till Mobley. Join us and a special guest from the Emmet Till Interpretive Center as they recount the story of how a mother's unwavering strength preserved the memory of her son and set the Civil Rights Movement into motion.

  Duration:

  29 minutes, 35 seconds

 

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  Lunch and Learn Feb 2024: Rosina Corrothers Tucker

  Join us for our first entry in our Lunch and Learn series. This month’s topic is on the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and one of their leaders Rosina Corrothers Tucker.

  Duration:

  17 minutes, 5 seconds