A look at the charms and challenges of small town life in America during the first half of the 20th century, presented entirely in color.

At the turn of the 20th century, two-thirds of Americans live in small towns, but by the 1960s, only a third remain. Some are lured to cities by the promise of opportunity and money, while others move there to escape racism and intolerance. Through it all, the myth of these quaint, harmonious communities continues to burn powerfully in the minds of many. This is the story of small town America, from soap box derbies and Will Rogers' charm to postwar poverty and the Great Migration, presented in color.

Showtimes | 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Rating | TV PG-V

Runtime | 48 min

Films provided courtesy of the Smithsonian Channel®