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- 0:00Crista Cowan: What if I told you that the story of America isn't just found in history books.
- 0:04Crista Cowan: It's living right now in your family tree?
- 0:06Crista Cowan: I'm Crista Cowan, and for the past year, on Stories that Live In Us, we've shared more than 60 powerful family history stories that remind us that when we tell our stories, we strengthen the bonds that connect us.
- 0:18Crista Cowan: As we prepare to celebrate America's 250th birthday on July 4th, 2026, I'm inviting you on a new journey.
- 0:26Crista Cowan: Starting this July, season two of this podcast will take you on a remarkable journey across all 50 states.
- 0:33Crista Cowan: Not in an RV, though that would be fun, wouldn't it but through the intimate family stories that shaped each corner of this country.
- 0:40Crista Cowan: We'll begin with a story that will transport you to the Hawaiian Islands, then make our way up to Alaska, down to Arizona and New Mexico, out to Oklahoma and beyond, following the reverse order when each state was admitted to the union.
- 0:54Crista Cowan: Over 50 weeks, you'll meet families whose stories are woven into the very fabric of America Tales of immigration, migration, courage and community, moments of resilience that defined entire families and echoed through generations.
- 1:08Crista Cowan: Stories that show us that American history isn't about famous names and places.
- 1:12Crista Cowan: It's about real families whose choices and experiences still live in us today.
- 1:16Crista Cowan: Whether you've been listening since the beginning thank you or are just discovering the power of family storytelling, welcome.
- 1:24Crista Cowan: I hope this season will inspire you to look at your own family history with fresh eyes, because every family tree holds stories connected to places and times that can fuel our imagination, inspire our resilience and deepen our family connections.
- 1:39Crista Cowan: So find your coziest spot, settle in and join me for Season 2 as we discover, from sea to shining sea, the stories that live in us.