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The Road to the Declaration: The Acts of Rebellion - The Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts
John Dickenson and Patrick Henry express their views on England’s oppressive policies on the colonies, and why the colonies should unite in defense of their rights.
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The Road to the Declaration: Raising Revenue - The Early Acts of Parliament with John and Abigail Adams
Abigail and John Adams reflect on how British revenue acts affected daily life in the American colonies.
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The Road to the Declaration: The French and Indian War - George Washington
An actor portraying young George Washington will talk about his time as a young officer in the British Army.
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The Road to the Declaration: The Boston Massacre Trial - Thomas Gage and John Adams
John Adams explains his decision to perform the unpopular task of defending the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre, and Thomas Gage expresses the loyalist point of view.
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The Road to the Declaration: Before the Boston Massacre - Voices of Boston
Actors portraying Phillis Wheatly, Crispus Attucks, and Mrs. Benjamin Edes discuss conditions in Boston and New York leading up the “Boston Massacre” in March 1770.
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Young Learners Program: Meet Theodore Roosevelt
Joe Wiegand portrays our 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt, in this Young Learners Program.
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Young Learners Program: Meet Benjamin Franklin
In this Young Learners program, children will meet Benjamin Franklin—scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, politician, and diplomat
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Kai Bird Author program
Kai Bird discusses his new book: "The Outlier"
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Lynden Harris-Discussion of the Book "Right Here, Right Now" with Lisa Armstrong
Lynden Harris discusses her new book "Right Here, Right Now" with Lisa Armstrong
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Daniel James Brown - Discussion of the book "Facing the Mountain" with Johnathan Jordan
Daniel James Brown discusses his new book "Facing the Mountain" with Johnathan Jordan