The Declaration of Independence July 4th, 1776

Listen to Dr. James Wilson of Pennsylvania, a Scotsman, lawyer and signer, who will take you back to a time when our courageous forefathers, in defiance of King George III of England, declared themselves to be free.

If you are willing to stand up for freedom, you will be given the chance to sign this document.

         Presenter:  Roland Miller                                                             Printer Version
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The Winter at Valley Forge

The Continental Army was in crisis.    An inept government magnified its problems--lack of food and clothing, severe weather and rampant disease plagued our troops.

Storyteller Bonnie Angster portrays Isaac Potts, a resident of Valley Forge, who had a surprising encounter with George Washington.   Learn about the miracles which prepared his men to win the trophy of liberty.

       Presenter:  Bonnie Angster                                                         Printer Version
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The Colonial Soldier

"A soldier who stands up for what his country believes deserves the highest honor".     Anon.

Imagine a soldier dressed in Revolutionary War regalia telling you what life was like on the battlefield, fighting the British for independence.

When the program is over, this soldier will have explained the equipment, weapons, clothing, medical support and food provided to our Revolutionary soldiers.

         Presenter:   Richard C. Hudnall, descendant of Lt. Wm. Hudnall, Bedford County, VA Militia
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The Constitution

Our Constitution is a masterpiece -- a unique document which protects by the separation of powers between the three branches of government rather than the fusion of powers.

Dr. James Wilson, who signed both the Constitution and the Declaration of Independance and originated the phrase "We the People," shares this unforgettable moment in history. Allow him to take you behind the scenes at the Federal Convention in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787.    

         Presenter:  Roland Miller                                                            Printer Version
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The Bill of Rights

Our Constitution is a masterpiece - a unique document which protects by the separation of powers between the three branches of government rather than a fusion of powers.

More than 10,000 attempts have been made to alter our Constitution, yet only 27 have proved successful and 10 of them happened at one time.    We call these ten amendments our Bill of Rights.

                          Hi energy and great graphics makes this a "don't miss."

         Presenter:  Wendy Schade                                                         Printer Version
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Betsy Ross

Meet Elizabeth Griscom Ross Ashburn Claypoole. You don't know Mrs. Claypoole?
You should, as she was commissioned by General Washington to make our first flag.

Perhaps you know her better as Betsy Ross of Philadelphia, the designer of our first flag and George Washington's friend .   Mrs. Ross would like to meet you.    Why not invite her to tell you how the flag originated and to explain the proper way to display it.

Presenter:  Barbara Swanson                                                Printer Version
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James and Dolley Madison

Eavesdrop on James and Dolley Madison from their courtship and review of James' role in developing the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, through his term as Secretary of State under Thomas Jefferson (Dolley was the official hostess for President Jefferson and James negotiated the Louisiana Purchase) and the burning of Washington during Maddison's own presidency.

         Presenter:  Barbara Dienes and Roland Miller                            Printer Version
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Francis Scott Key

In 1814, during the War of 1812, the British sacked the nation's capitol in Washington D.C. and in preparation to assault Baltimore, British ships fired upon Ft. McHenry.

Stepping out of the pages of time, this Georgetown lawyer will tell the story of what lead up to his writing the words of our National Anthem.

         Presenter:  Roland Miller                                                          Printer Version
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