Save Our History: America's Most Endangered 2000

Every year The History Channel and the National Trust for Historic Preservation join forces to sound an alarm for 11 historic sites that are in "urgent life or death situations." From the magnificently restored Grand Central Terminal in New York City, Edward Hermann presents this year's geographically and culturally diverse candidates, which include war-related sites such as the Okeechobee Battlefield in Florida, educational institutions such as Wheelock Academy in Oklahoma, geographical entities such as Nantucket Island and notable attractions such as the Santa Anita Racetrack in California. Each segment features an historical overview which emphasizes the site's importance to our national heritage, an outline of the problems to be solved and possible solutions. Ending with an update on one successful restoration project, Hermann urges viewers to become involved in their local communities or on a national level by calling a toll free number. Smoothly produced and beautifully photographed, this program serves as a consciousness raiser and a chance to get acquainted with some rarely seen historic sites. Recommended. Aud: P. (J. Reed)