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Unseen Hooks: The La Plata Tornadoes of 1926 and 2002

Sunday, November 8th @ 6:00 PM (premiere)

La Plata, Maryland, suffered two extraordinarily rare, violent tornadoes in 1926 and 2002. The 1926 storm destroyed the town schoolhouse and killed 15 people, including 13 children, making it Maryland's deadliest natural disaster. Over seven decades later, a second, even more powerful tornado devastated the rebuilt community. Through eyewitness accounts, expert weather analysis, and rich archival history, this narrative examines the rare atmospheric forces that made them possible and the community resilience that has allowed La Plata to endure.

Parade Day

Sunday, November 22nd @ 4:30 PM (premiere); Thursday, November 26th @ 9:30 PM (MPT2/Create)

After 50 years of organizing the Mayor's Christmas Parade in Baltimore, Tom Kerr passes the baton to a new committee. The parade, which takes place in the quirky neighborhood of Hampden, now has a new team, armed with big ambitions and facing plenty of chaos at they work to ensure the tradition continues.

The Gettysburg Book: A Father, Son & The Killer Angels

Thursday, November 12th @ 8:00 PM (premiere); Friday, November 13th @ 12:00 and 3:00 AM

An examination of the evocative prose and impact of Michael Shaara’s classic Civil War novel, THE KILLER ANGELS,  through the lens of the author’s struggle with mental illness. The film explores how his creative genius co-existed with a volatility that deeply fractured his family, revealing the human cost behind one of America’s most significant historical novels.

Pip & Zastrow: An American Friendship

Sunday, November 8th @ 4:00 PM

The true story of two Annapolis men who cross racial boundaries during segregation in the 1940s and form a life-long friendship that takes extraordinary turns. With humor, compassion and heartbreak, Pip and Zastrow navigate through 60 years against the backdrop of the civil rights movement and a country that has yet to overcome deep-seated racism and social inequity.

Grandma's Hands with Craig Sewell

Sunday November 22nd @ 4:00 PM

Grandma's hands - they hold the key to centuries of knowledge in a family, mainly centered around food. Host Craig Sewell explores Southern Maryland's agricultural and food heritage by sharing the power that comes from cooking with grandmothers. Follow Sewell as he visits three family kitchens and shares the history and traditions of recipes passed down through generations.

Christianity at a Crossroads

Airdate(s): Ep. 3 - The Road to America -  Sunday, November 1st @ 10:00 PM (MPT2/Create)
Ep. 4 - The Road Ahead - Sunday, November 8th @ 10:00 PM (MPT2/Create)

The significant decline in American Christianity and its impact on the national landscape is explored through the journeys of those navigating this change. From church closures and the rise of "The Nones" to the growing impacts of scandals, immigrant communities, Christian Nationalism and digital pioneers, the series explores the roots of this foundational shift, and what it implies for the nation’s future.