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
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, are you looking for a good book with which to curl up and be cozy? if so, Sohailah, an ACTS Education Program Leader recommends The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. Here is her review: This book was the first book I read by a member of the … More Book Review: The Killer Angels
It’s movie night — and you have no idea what to choose! Let Gary, one of our Education Program Leaders, give you a suggestion! Gary provides a great review of the 1989 classic Civil War movie — Glory. It is now over 150 years since the 54th Massachusetts attacked Fort Wagner in South Carolina, in July … More Movie Review: Glory
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