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Charles R. Wood: A Storied Life

Learn the story of the revolutionary businessman and philanthropist, Charles R. Wood.

Aired 03/07/2016 | Rating NR

WMHT Specials

Charles R. Wood: A Storied Life

Special | 1h 14m 13sVideo has Closed Captions

Learn the story of the revolutionary businessman and philanthropist, Charles R. Wood.

The story of Charles R. Wood, a revolutionary businessman and philanthropist who changed how families in upstate New York enjoyed their time together and inspired theme parks around the world with the creation of Storytown USA and GasLight Village. But entertainment is only part of Wood’s legacy that included a life of entrepreneurial efforts and philanthropy including the Double H Camp.

Aired 03/07/2016 | Rating NR

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WMHT Specials is a local public television program presented by WMHT

WMHT Specials

Charles R. Wood: A Storied Life

Special | 1h 14m 13sVideo has Closed Captions

The story of Charles R. Wood, a revolutionary businessman and philanthropist who changed how families in upstate New York enjoyed their time together and inspired theme parks around the world with the creation of Storytown USA and GasLight Village. But entertainment is only part of Wood’s legacy that included a life of entrepreneurial efforts and philanthropy including the Double H Camp.

Aired 03/07/2016 | Rating NR

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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