Narrator & Host: James H. Madison;
Written by: Kim Jacobs;
Producers: Kim Jacobs & Kyle Travers;
Editing: David Tarr & Kyle Travers;
Graphics: Judi Border;
Principle Videography: Vinnie Manganello, Doug Moon & Andy Young;
Additional Videography: Bryan Boyd, Mika Brown, Chris Capper, Chris Elberfeld, Aric Hartvig, David Hodge, Andy Jacobs, Randy Kinsley, Linda Mutchman, Jeremiah Nickerson & Jerry Prince;
Associate Producers: Will Baker, Gary Harrison, Andy Jacobs, Charlotte Pence & Gary Quigg;
Production Assistance: Karly Krizmanich, Eugene Maharry, Kristen Remley & Bob Williams;
Director of Production Operations: David DeMunbrun;
Transcriptions: Katie Dawson & Karly Krizmanich;
Closed Captioning: Karly Krizmanich;
Featured Reenactment Performers: J. Becker, Gustanna Chaney, Emily Cranfill, Michele Crew, Larry Duvall, Olivia Fairchild, Devon Ginn, Yara Hairston, Jay Hemphill, Jack Hogan, Emily Horkay, Brandon Kreisher, John Mortell, Anna Nellis & Mike Schoening;
Voice Talent: Pete Saetre, Ted Green, Gary Harrison, Kim Jacobs, Aric Hartvig, Devon Ginn & Chris Capper;
Original Theme Music Composed and Performed by: Nicolas Kendall & Ranaan Meyer;
Guitar: Jackson Fitzgerald;
Accordion and Mandolin: Joshua Camp;
Produced and Recorded by: David Lai;
Mixed by: Isaiah Abolin;
[AI-Generated Summary] Explores the early history and settlement of Indiana, tracing its journey from a heavily forested "Indian place" home to diverse Native American tribes to its recognition as the 19th U.S. state in 1816. Narrated by historian Jim Madison, the program highlights the state's rapid pioneer growth, high fertility rates, and the subsequent forced displacement of native peoples like the Delaware and Miami tribes. The narrative underscores Indiana's complex relationship with freedom and democracy, detailing the drafting of its first and second constitutions, the transition of its capitals from Vincennes to Corydon and eventually Indianapolis, and the internal improvements boom of canals and early railroads. Crucially, the transcript highlights deep societal divisions regarding race and human rights, showcasing the state's active role in the Underground Railroad—championed by local African-American settlements and anti-slavery Quakers—juxtaposed against the legal exclusions, kidnappings, and registration requirements forced upon Black Hoosiers.
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