Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer
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Journeys of Discovery: Exploring Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Museum & history
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Join Jim Fricke, Curatorial Director at the 130,000 square-foot Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee , Wisconsin as he shares highlights of the legendary motorcycle’s 117-year history. The first Harley was introduced in
Journeys of Discovery: Belly Dancing’s cultural nuances & Contemporary Swing explored
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Oklahoma City-based belly dance instructor Heide Brandes who shares insights about the cultural nuances of the ancient art form. Next up, Wilmer talks with swing dance instructor Marcus Coker based in Fort Smith,
Journeys of Discovery: Hopi artists share timeless cultural metaphors
In the midst of the COVID-19 epidemic, most of the places we love to visit are off limits. It is an especially painful time for those of us who depend on immersing in to distinctive travel destinations. What gives my life meaning more than anything else
Journeys of Discovery: Complexities of cultural integrity in Hopi Land
COVID-19 has brought day-to-day interactions and retail commerce to a virtual standstill around the world. The Hopi and Navajo reservations have been particularly hard hit, with tribal villages and businesses shuttered. The world keeps spinning and the
Journeys of Discovery: Mike Wolfe’s life--from baby dumpster-diver to American Pickers stardom
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer for a fascinating conversation with Mike Wolfe, host of American Pickers on the History Channel. Wilmer met up with Wolfe at his home in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee. Wolfe shares engaging tales of growing up in Eau Claire, Iowa
Journeys of Discovery: Puckett’s Grocery store rocks with live music
Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Rob Robinson, musician and owner of Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee. Puckett’s has been a community center of sorts in town since 1953. It’s much more than a grocery and eatery—it’s also
Journeys of Discovery: Full STEAM ahead for purposeful learning
Principal Dr. Ryan Jackson shares with correspondent Tom Wilmer how Tennessee’s Mt Pleasant Arts Innovation Zone preK-12 educational model benefits student’s educational goals by infusing Art into S.T.E.M. Learning comes alive, as students passionately
Journeys of Discovery: Exploring blended Scotch whisky & Northern Ireland’s Bushmills Distillery
Correspondent Tom Wilmer reports from Edinburgh, Scotland where he visits with Richard Paterson , regarded as one of the world’s foremost blenders of Scotch Whisky. Afterwards Wilmer talks with Daryl McNally at Old Bushmills Distillery , the world’s
Journeys of Discovery: Hohenwald, Tennessee’s legendary 1970’s counter-culture “Farm” still rocks
Tom Reed came to Hohenwald, Tennessee back in 1971 as a vanguard member of a commune dubbed "The Farm” . Hundreds of hippies arrived in their vans and more than 80 school busses adorned with banners proclaiming “Out to Save the World”. They purchased 1
Journeys of Discovery: Leiper’s Fork Distillery--homage to spirit of Natchez Trace pioneers
Join correspondent Tom Wilmer for a visit with Lee Kennedy, owner of Leiper’s Fork Distillery located on the outskirts of uptown Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee. Kennedy shares insights about producing Tennessee whiskey and bourbon, events at the distillery and