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The
American War
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Continental Regular
The American Revolution changed not only our own history, but in
time set the entire world in a direction of greater democracy. Yet in its own
time the outcome was far less certain than many believe today. In no conflict
were greater consequences brought about by so few. Long taught as a tax revolt
that got out of hand this event more than any other defined the emerging
American character. With a population less than 1% of our present, we were
blessed with diplomats like Franklin, political architects like Jefferson and
military leaders of the caliber of Washington. Yet what I find even more
intriguing and compelling are the common folk.
This presentation was
designed with the guidance of certified teachers to meet state standards. As a
registered member of the Sons of the Revolution I have other at my disposal
which can be employed by the classroom teacher. Members of my own family fought
in the Pennsylvania line, the 2nd S.C. regiment and served with the famous Swamp
Fox. In the third person (or first if the teacher desires) I present both as an
early militiaman in several styles of the garb of the day then take and persona
of the Continental soldier of which we are now familiar. Articles worn and
explained are exacting replicas of the on the uniform
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South Carolina partisan militia under Sumter, Pickens
and the famous Swamp Fox, Frances Marion held up the British just long
enough for their designs to be ruined. These are the unsung heroes of the
American Revolution, the farmers and artisans who gave birth to a new
nation and a posterity of freedom to millions.
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Loyalists or Tories, hated by their neighbors for their
support of the Crown and looked down upon by the British they served.
Where did they come from? Why did they oppose independence? How many
served and where did they go at wars end? This is the fascinating,
forgotten and sad story of those who risked all and lost all. You won't
find this in any of your history books.
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The American Civil War
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A Soldier of
the South
Taking a look into the common
southern soldier brings participants to this program face-to-face with the
what's and why's of the Southern Cause. Probing first into the reasons the
southern states seceded, Mr. Quick involves his audience on a journey through
the politics, economics and other conflicts leading to South Carolina's
secession. Probing into the Census of 1860, students learn the roles southerners
played in American society with a look into the declining role slaves had in
southern culture. From there Mr. Quick looks into the reasons why an individual
might enlist to fight, the uniforms and equipment he would use and the various
flags that soldier would fight under while a member of the 26th South
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The H.L. Hunley
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The Confederate Navy
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This VERY interactive program dives
deep into the workings of the Confederate Navy and the inter-workings of the
Confederate submarine, the H.L. Hunley. From the men who crewed the the submarine
to how it was built, rebuilt, steered, and lost, Mr. Quick brings this rarely
seen historical interpretation back to the surface. Participants take on the
roles of the crew and do their best to operate one of the Confederacy's greatest
weapons. |
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Suggested Classroom Activity |
From the minds of Scientific American and PBS comes a
classroom activity for grades 5-8 dealing with the Hunley.
Activity
Click the link to get the
activity! |
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A
Doughboy of World War I |
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This is one of the
most rarely seen interpreted programs. Mr. Quick dives in to the role of the
United States Doughboy as he brings to life the life of the Doughboy, the
Ottoman Empire, the Austria-Hungarian Empire, the Royal German families,
Bolshevism and the life of Sergeant York. Using original artifacts from the time
period, Mr. Quick involves his audience in a look into part of forgotten part of
history.
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Coming Soon:
Pacific Fury--
The United States
Marine Corp in WW2 |
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20 years before the
bombs rained on Pearl Harbor, far-thinking Marine commanders saw the future
and began preparing the Corps for its greatest mission ever. Hopping from
island to island, fighting, clawing and bleeding its way ever closer to
Japan stubborn marines pushed back a fanatical enemy that literally
preferred death to surrender. A snapshot on Iwo Jima immortalized them
forever. Learn how Japan was overtaken by militarists, hear the cries of the
innocent in Nanking, China, and be captivated again by common men who became
the uncommon heroes raising a flag over Mt Suribachi. Our finest men, our
finest hour at a time when defeat was not an option. |
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Coming Soon:
Of Courage
Undaunted:
Meriwether
Lewis
&
Thomas
Jefferson
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With the stroke of a pen the size of the United States
was doubled and not a drop of blood had to be shed. In one of the nations'
masterstrokes Jefferson took a giant leap toward his dream of a
transcontinental nation. But just what had he purchased? Meet the
president and a member of the expedition. Feared dead they emerged two
years later with a plan that exceeded even Jefferson's expansive vision.
Journey on the voyage with Lewis and Clark.
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