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
          Suitable for grades 5 thru 12 and adults.

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.
Storyteller Bonnie Angster portrays a local resident, Isaac Potts, 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
          Suitable for grades 5 thru 12 and adults.                           Return to Display Page

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
         Suitable for grades 5 thru 12 and adults.

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, a signer of the Constitution will take you behind the scenes at the Federal Convention in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787.
         Presenter:   Roland Miller
         Suitable for grades 5 thru 12 and adults.                           Return to Display Page

The Bill of Rights
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.                          Creative teaching makes this a "don't miss."
         Presenter:   Wendy Schade
         Suitable for grades 5 thru 12 and adults.

Betsy Ross
Meet Elizabeth Griscom Ross Ashburn Claypoole.   You don't know Mrs. Claypoole?   You should...   She was commissioned by George Washington to make our first flag.    Perhaps you know her better as Betsy Ross of Philadelphia, the designer of our first flag and a friend of George Washington.    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
         Suitable for grades 5 thru 12 and adults.                           Return to Display Page

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
         Suitable for grades K thru 5 and adults.

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.
Steping 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
         Suitable for grades 5 thru 12 and adults.                           Return to Display Page