When visiting Washington, DC you cannot miss the legacy of the Roosevelt family! From parks to statues to memorials the name Roosevelt is iconic in American history. To gain a perspective on this family EPLs Corrie and Krista viewed Ken Burns’ mini-series The Roosevelts: An Intimate History. Below are some of their thoughts… *Warning: May … More Media Review – The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
When something old becomes new again in American history our Education Program Leaders (EPL) get excited! Kirk Cameron, of Full House fame, resurrected such a treasure when he explored the Forefather’s Monument in Plymouth, Massachusetts. EPLs Andrew and Sheila share their thoughts on Cameron’s movie Monumental: In Search of America’s National Treasure. *Warning: May Contain … More Movie Review – Monumental: In Search of America’s National Treasure
World War II stories provide a thread that is weaved throughout our Washington, DC Education Programs. This in turn spurs on our Education Program Leaders (EPL) to search out resources to help build their understanding of this era and also to add stories to their repertoire. HBO’s mini-series, , was reviewed by two EPLs – … More Media Review: Band of Brothers
Current events can cause us to want to better understand our past — how did we get where we are, why do we react the way we do, how can we avoid making the same mistakes. Becoming a student of history does not have to be a dry and dreary experience. Education Program Leader Andrew … More Media Review: Ken Burns’ The Civil War
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