What do the Redwoods Mean to You?
We ask people in Old Town Eureka what the Redwoods mean to them.
KEET - Iconic America
Our Icon
As a part of this grant we are making a collection of short videos talking about our own Icon, The Redwood Tree, We will be uploading these videos to YouTube where you can watch and learn about the majestic life-form growing in our own backyards.
Value of the Redwoods
We spoke to assistant professor Valerie Elder from College of the Redwoods to explain the historical perspective of the Redwoods along with their economic and cultural values.
College of the Redwoods Education
We had professor Maddie Lopez from College of the Redwoods show us a day in the life studying the natural wonders of the redwood forests.
Iconic Impact
KEET is collecting stories about the objects, symbols, and artifacts that have made an impact on your life - whether it's something iconic from the show, a family heirloom, or a beloved icon in Humboldt or Del Norte County. Share your story with us and it could be featured on KEET's Iconic Impact series on social media.
Your favorite icon could be a piece of jewelry from a relative, a local bird like the snowy plover or the condor, or a historic landmark like the Trinidad Lighthouse.
We're accepting stories up to 275 words and an image of your chosen icon. Tell us what makes it special to you and how it's had an impact on your life. Did you travel with your family to see the Statue of Liberty, hike in Yosemite, or explore the redwoods as a child? We want to hear all about it!
To submit your story and image, send an email to submissions@keet.org along with your details. Thank you for sharing your stories and helping us celebrate the icons that make our communities unique.
Iconic America - With David Rubenstein
David Rubenstein examines the history of America through some of its most iconic symbols, objects and places, on location and in conversation with historical thinkers, community members and other experts. Together, they dive deep into each symbol’s history.
Fenway Park Wednesday, April 26th at 10:00 p.m.
Baseball is a favorite American pastime and obsession, and no ballpark is more iconic than Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. This episode tells the story of a city’s loyalty to its team and love for its ballpark through thick and thin.
Statue of Liberty Tuesday, July 11th at 10:00 p.m.
This episode surveys the evolving meaning the Statue of Liberty has for a “nation of immigrants” and how it embodies our values and our conflicts, from abolition and women’s suffrage to the treatment of refugees.
The Hollywood Sign Wednesday, May 3rd at 10:00 p.m.
The Hollywood Sign episode examines the history of the Los Angeles landmark, which was erected in 1923 originally as a real estate advertisement, and went on to become an international symbol of fame, fortune, and the American dream.
The Bald Eagle Tuesday, July 18th at 10:00 p.m.
In this episode, discover how the American Bald Eagle soared to its vaunted perch in American iconography, a symbol not only of patriotism but also of environmental activism and Native American traditions.
Gadsden Flag Wednesday, May 10th at 10:00 p.m.
In this episode, viewers will discover how the “Don’t Tread on Me” flag, once a potent symbol of independence, has been co-opted by a variety of Americans over its long history.
Stone Mountain Tuesday, July 25th at 10:00 p.m.
This episode considers the fate of the Monument at Stone Mountain in Georgia, revealing a nation wrestling with its past as Confederate statues are being removed across the country.
The American Cowboy Wednesday, May 17th at 10:00 p.m.
The cowboy is the quintessential American — fiercely independent, brave and laconic. The episode examines the myths and realities of this archetype, which remains as powerful as ever in the 21st century.
The Golden Gate Bridge Tuesday, August 1st at 10:00 p.m
The Golden Gate Bridge is an engineering marvel that symbolizes America’s can-do spirit. This episode explores if America can continue to execute bold and ambitious infrastructure projects in the 21st century.
