Americas Backroads: Jonesborough TN - The Oldest Town in Tennessee! Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-06-28 | Today we will visit Jonesborough, which was founded in the late 1700's and is the oldest town in all of Tennessee! In this video we will meet local folks, see Andrew Jackson's cabin, walk the picturesque streets, visit quirky shops in downtown, and more. Join me on this fun adventure, I hope you like it! P.S. If you liked this video please help by hitting the like button, or leaving a comment, or subbing or any combination what you would like. It will help the channel a lot.
Carter Mansion (1700s) in Elizabethton, TN on the Watauga, river Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2022-06-06 | We visit on home built in the 1700's and a wonderful example of the highest quality of building on the frontier from that time.
Sycamore Shoals State Park in Tennessee (Watauga River) Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2022-05-23 | I continue my Journey to my 3rd State Park in Tennessee.
New Ford Bronco Comparison VS 1935 Ford 4 door Convertible Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2022-05-09 | In this short four plus minute video we do a tongue and cheek comparison of a brand new Ford Bronco to a 1935 Ford four door convertible.
Lets drive to Elizabethtons Vintage Car Show April 2022 Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2022-05-01 | One of the largest car shows in Tennessee. Well over 100 cars, trucks, Rat Rods and even a school bus.
Lets drive to Roan Mountain State Park in Tennessee Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2022-04-14 | For years people have been telling me about how beautiful Roan Mountain State Park is in Tennessee, but until now I had never seen it's beauty in person. I will diffidently return there to rent one of there cabins in the near future.
Lets drive to Historic Downtown Johnson City, TN in our 1935 Ford Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2022-04-07 | Traveling back in time to see Historic Downtown Johnson City is our episode for this week. When I last drove through the old section of Johnson City it was a great deal closer to a ghost town than it was on this visit. It seemed like every block had major construction, but before in years past it resembled more of downtown of 100 years ago rather than what it looks like today. On this visit people where everywhere and major updates were happening on every block. Almost every building dates back to the 1930's or before and they were so well made that almost all stand true and tall.
Lets drive to Blountville, TN (1700s Log Cabins and Deery Inn). Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2022-03-31 | The Deery Inn, also known as "The Old Tavern" or "The Mansion House and Store," is a historic building on Main Street in Blountville, Tennessee. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is considered the "centerpiece" of the Blountville local historic district.
1935 Ford First Oil Change (Americas Backroads with Charles Shawcross) Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2022-03-24 | Our first oil change on our 1935 Ford.
Providence, Rhode Island on Americas Backroads Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-10-23 | In today's video we visit the smallest state in the entire United States of America - Rhode Island! I've always wanted to visit this state, and getting to see a little slice of Providence was definitely cool. We get to see more city streets and urban views than usual on this channel, and I stop to show some picturesque and famous buildings in the state's capitol city. I hope you enjoy this video!
Traveling through Connecticut on Americas Backroads Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-10-11 | Follow us as we travel through Connecticut using some really cool backroads.
Fall River & Lizzie Borden on Americas Backroads Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-09-26 | Fall River is a town in Massachusetts that has a very interesting history, and one particular person adds a dark side to this history. The Borden family had a long past with the town of Fall River, but the most infamous member of their family was Lizzie, who was accused for the deaths of her parents. She was ostracized from the community but continued to live in Fall River for many years, and was buried in the Oak Grove cemetery in town. We will visit her house, the site of the infamous axe murders, and also see her grave and the beautiful cemetery in which she lies, and then head off towards the next town which is Providence, Rhode Island!
Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth Rock, Mayflower) on Americas Backroads Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-09-19 | On our trip back to Tennessee we stop off in Plymouth, Massachusetts. James also goes on board the Mayflower 2 and checks out a very cool ship. He also visits Plymouth Rock where the pilgrims are said to have landed in 1620.
Americas Backroads: South Boston Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-09-12 | After visiting the Freedom Trail, we head south from Boston and travel through South Boston and Quincy, heading southwest along the coast. On the way we discover the location of the first Dunkin Donuts location, see some beautiful oceanside scenery, and show you a teaser for the next video's location ;)
Americas Backroads: Touring the USS Constitution (Oldest Ship Afloat in the World!) Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-09-05 | The #1 thing I wanted to see on the Freedom Trail was the USS Constitution, the oldest ship of any kind still afloat in the world. As it turned out, there was enough content I filmed onboard the ship to make an entire video just about the USS Constitution, so I did! Many thanks to the fantastic tour guide Adam who gave us a special below-decks tour and had lots of information to share! If you liked this video please help by hitting the like button, or leaving a comment, or subbing or any combination what you would like.
Americas Backroads: Walking the Freedom Trail in Boston - 16 Historic Sites! Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-08-29 | The Freedom Trail is a collection of 16 historic sites scattered across Boston, connected by a walking trail. These sites include such cool places as the USS Constitution (a whole video about that ship is coming soon!), Paul Revere's house, historic cemeteries where famous Bostonians have been laid to rest, and many more. Come with us on a tour of Boston! :D If you liked this video please help by hitting the like button, or leaving a comment, or subbing or any combination what you would like. P.S. If you liked this video please help by hitting the like button, or leaving a comment, or subbing or any combination what you would like. It will help the channel a lot.
Americas Backroads: Driving to Boston in a Classic 1935 Ford V8 with only 62,000 original miles Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-08-22 | I am totally amazed by how close you can be to Boston and still have the feeling that you are out in the country. In this video we take the short drive into Boston from Wakefield, and in just a few miles the scenery transforms from a beautiful countryside to an inner city that is rich in history. P.S. If you liked this video please help by hitting the like button, or leaving a comment, or subbing or any combination what you would like. It will help the channel a lot.
Americas Backroads: Driving an Original 1935 Ford V8 (2 owners, 62,215 miles) Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-08-15 | To see an interview with the second owner, who has cared for this car for over 50 years and is 97 years of age, check out this video! youtu.be/UfVJef8vvgUThis is a car unlike any you likely have seen. It is not every day one finds a vehicle from 1935 that is mostly original with low miles, and only two owners. Featuring the original body paint, original glass, original leather interior, and some minor maintenance here and there over the years, this vehicle is in pristine condition for its age, and is remarkably driveable too! We plan on doing something crazy with it, stay tuned to the end to find out! P.S. If you liked this video please help by hitting the like button, or leaving a comment, or subbing or any combination what you would like. It will help the channel a lot.
Americas Backroads: Interview with Charles B. Wills (age 97), 2nd owner of the 1935 Ford (53 years) Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-08-15 | It was our great pleasure to have a chance to meet with not only the caretaker of the 1935 Ford for 53 years, but also a man with a great history with serving our country during WW2. Charles talks about the car he so greatly cares about and also what it was like to fly 35 missions during WW2.
Americas Backroads: Touring the Prehistoric Appalachian Caverns Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-08-02 | In this video, we drive through the countryside of Tennessee to find the Appalachian Caverns, located near Blountville. These caves have been used for centuries by humans and animals alike as a shelter, and the cavern system has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Native Americans used the caverns, followed by European settlers in the 1700's who camped there, used it as a hospital during the civil war, and even brewed moonshine deep underground. It is a beautiful, fascinating place, so join us on this unusual adventure! P.S. If you liked this video please help by hitting the like button, or leaving a comment, or subbing or any combination what you would like. It will help the channel a lot.
Americas Backroads: Biking the Tweetsie Trail from Johnson City to Elizabethton, TN Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-07-26 | The Tweetsie Trail is an old railroad line that runs between Johnson City to Elizabethton and beyond, into the mountains. We recently bought a pair of affordable e-bikes and decided to ride from Johnson City to Elizabethton on a beautiful summer's day, and I thought I'd take you along for the ride! I hope you enjoy! P.S. If you liked this video please help by hitting the like button, or leaving a comment, or subbing or any combination what you would like. It will help the channel a lot.
Americas Backroads: Pals Sudden Service and a Wicked Plant Store Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-07-19 | Today I wanted to showcase two local chain stores in the Tri-Cities area of Tennessee, which are likely unknown to anyone living outside of this location. First we visit Pal's Sudden Service, a small fast food chain with good food and fast service, as the name suggests. After eating outside on the grass and refueling the Morgan we head to the Wicked Plant Stores, a pair of family-owned nurseries that have a wide selection of super cool plants! Since collecting plants is a hobby of mine, I thought I'd take you along with me and show you some of my favorites. P.S. If you liked this video please help by hitting the like button, or leaving a comment, or subbing or any combination what you would like. It will help the channel a lot.
Americas Backroads: Davey Crocketts Log Cabin, Birthplace State Park, also Greeneville, Tennessee Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-07-12 | In this episode we travel to Davey Crockett's birthplace and State Park just outside of Greensville, TN. As part of this episode we will walk around a reproduction of the log cabin where Davey Crockett was born and get an excellent representation of how his log cabins were built and the materials that were used in the 1700's to build log homes. P.S. If you liked this video please help by hitting the like button, or leaving a comment, or subbing or any combination what you would like. It will help the channel a lot.
Americas Backroads: Elizabethton TN - Covered Bridge, Car Show, etc..... Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-07-05 | James travels to Carter County Tennessee and visits a covered bridge made back in the 1880's that you can still walk over today. He also visits one of the largest car shows in Eastern Tennessee along with enjoying many of the local sites available in Elizabethton, TN. P.S. If you liked this video please help by hitting the like button, or leaving a comment, or subbing or any combination what you would like. It will help the channel a lot.Here is the information of the 1980's cover band that played in downtown Elizabethton July 3rd.http://www.spankthe80s.com
Welcome to Americas Backroads! Americas Backroads with Charles & James Shawcross 2021-06-25 | This is a channel dedicated to exploring the small towns and scenic country roads of the United States of America in vintage automobiles. Leave suggestions below for towns we can visit, and I'll see you out on the road! :D P.S. If you liked this video please help by hitting the like button, or leaving a comment, or subbing or any combination what you would like. It will help the channel a lot.
