Alexander Armstrong Across America

S01E01 Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was born, Alexander Armstrong embarks on a journey to see how those founding principles resonate in today’s America. He kicks off with a taste of local culture, mastering the craft of the iconic Philly cheesesteak. Heading into rural Pennsylvania, he uncovers the state's pivotal part in the abolitionist movement, takes a ride on the nation's oldest steam railroad, and confronts the harsh reality of the opioid epidemic gripping the region.