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7 Key Moments From Our Founding from 2023-10-17T11:56:33
In this episode, we go over 7 key moments from America's founding you should always remember.
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Ep. 96 – 5 More things about our founding from 2023-09-05T14:07:14
Here are 5 things that happened during America's founding period that didn't get a full episode, but I still want you to know about!
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Ep. 95 – The Capitol Moves to Washington, D.C. from 2023-08-10T11:57:56
How did Washington, D.C. become our capitol? We hear all about it with an expert from the United States Capitol Historical Society!
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Ep. 94 – America's First President from 2023-07-27T11:25:47
Once the Constitution had been ratified, it was time to America to choose its first president. We're joined by Dr. Colleen Shogan – the Archivist of the United States –to hear all about how Georg...
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Ep. 93 – Wrapping Up the Constitution from 2023-07-20T11:50:52
We've learned an awful lot about the Constitution! In this episode, we're joined by Constitutional expert Clark Neily who breaks it down into the key themes and what we absolutely need to keep in m...
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Ep. 92 – Amendments 9 And 10 from 2023-07-12T12:33:11
The final two amendments in the Bill of Rights are all about who has the power – the people and the states. Here's how it all works.
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Ep. 91 – The Bill of Rights and crime from 2023-06-28T12:14:31
Amendments 5-8 are all about protecting the rights of someone who has been accused of a crime. That's almost half of the whole Bill of Rights! So, why did our founders care so much? Let's find out....
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Ep. 90 – Being Safe in your Home (Amendments 3 And 4) from 2023-06-16T11:57:22
The third and fourth amendments to the Constitution are all about making sure your home is safe from the government.
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Ep. 89 – The Second Amendment from 2023-06-09T12:42:40
We’ve wrapped up our episodes on the First Amendment, and you know what that means – on to the second! People often argue about the Second Amendment – but do they know what it really says? In this...
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Ep. 88 – Assembly&Petition (1st Amendment, Part 4) from 2023-06-02T13:19
We're wrapping up the First Amendment with a minisode on the last two freedoms it protects – assembly and petition!
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Ep. 87 – Freedom Of The Press (1st Amendment, part 3) from 2023-05-19T12:31:16
We continue exploring the First Amendment by learning all about Freedom of the Press!
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Ep. 86 – Free Speech (First Amendment, Part 2) from 2023-05-12T12:25:22
We continue our exploration of the First Amendment by talking about free speech. What does it mean? What can you say? Are there any limitations? Listen now to find out!
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Ep. 85 – Freedom of Religion (1st Amendment, Part 1) from 2023-04-24T11:55:52
In this episode, we get started on the First Amendment! It "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." So, what does it mean t...
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Ep. 84 – What is a right? from 2023-03-31T15:50:36
Before we learn about the rights protected in the Bill of Rights, let's learn what rights really are!
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Ep. 83 – 7 Things you need to know about the Bill of Rights from 2023-03-17T13:17:46
The Constitution had been made the law of the land, but our founders wanted to make sure the people – and the government – knew certain fundamental rights could not be trampled upon.
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Ep. 82 – Executive Branch from 2023-02-27T13:27:02
We've talked about the Legislative and Judicial Branches. Now, it's time to learn what the Executive Branch does!
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Ep. 81 – The Judicial Branch from 2023-01-13T13:34:58
We continue to explore the different branches of government by learning all about the Judicial Branch. We're joined by Judge Don Willett to tell us what it does and how it all works.
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Ep. 80 – Legislative Branch from 2023-01-06T15:52:30
There are three branches of government in America – Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. In this episode, we find out what the legislative branch does!
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Ep. 79 - Colonial Christmas from 2022-12-25T12:53:07
Christmas flashback! Two things I love are Christmas and learning about colonial America, so I am crazy about this previously-airedepisode. Matt Arthur from Tryon Palace in North Carolina joins us...
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Ep 78 – Flashback Episode: Jewish Holidays from 2022-12-19T13:09:15
With Hanukkah celebrations underway around the world, we're revisiting this previously-aired episode to talk about how Jewish holidays were celebrated in colonial America. 12 year-old Zachary joins...
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Ep. 77 – Checks And Balances from 2022-12-02T13:55:18
After getting rid of a tyrannical king, our founders wanted to make sure no one could have that much power in America.
So, they split the power into three branches of government, each with a s...
Ep. 76 – The First Thanksgiving – In Virginia? from 2022-11-22T20:50:44
We've all heard the story of the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth.
But there was a Thanksgiving before that – in Virginia!
Here's the story.
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Ep. 75 – Creation of the Military FLASHBACK! from 2022-11-11T15:14:10
This Veteran's Day, we're flashing back to our episode about how the American military was first created!
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Ep. 74 – Rewind: Fall Holiday Special from 2022-11-05T17:07:42
If you missed this episode the first time around (are just wanted to hear it another time) – here it is again!
From harvest festivals to bonfire night, here are some of the ways autumn w...
Ep. 73 – How we elect a president from 2022-11-04T13:49:11
When our founders were deciding how our presidents would be elected, they had to figure out a way to make it fair for everyone. What they came up with was ingenious – an electoral college.
Ep. 72 – A History of Halloween from 2022-10-31T13:08:08
A look at Halloween from ancient times until today!
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Ep. 71 – 10 things to know about the Constitution from 2022-10-07T13:11:59
10 fun facts about the Constitution!
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Ep. 70 – Federalism Explained from 2022-09-30T19:25:04
When our founders were setting up a new country, that had to make sure that they set up a new government that represented everyone. Here's how they got it done.
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Ep. 69 – Limited Government from 2022-09-09T11:23:59
Our founders created a constitution that would limit the government. That means the people have to be strong and brave. Our friend from the James Madison Institute joins us to explain.
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Ep. 68 – Constitutional Convention Minisode from 2022-09-02T12:23:19
How did the Constitution come to be? We have a quick look at the Constitutional Convention in this minisode!
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Ep. 67 – A republic, if you can keep it from 2022-08-26T12:11:43
Our founders had to choose what kind of government America would have – and they chose a republic.
What does that mean and how does it work? And why did Benjamin Franklin famously say we have...
Ep. 66 – The Preamble to the Constitution from 2022-08-12T18:38:59
WE THE PEOPLE.
Those are the first three words of the preamble to the Constitution – and one of the most famous phrases in the world.
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Ep. 64 – What's a Constitution? from 2022-07-29T13:00:46
What's a Constitution? Why did we need one? Does it still matter today? In this episode, we find out!
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What's a Constitution? from 2022-07-29T12:59:08
What is a Constitution? Why did we need one? Does it still matter today? Today, we find out.
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Ep. 64 Articles of Confederation from 2022-06-20T13:37:39
Now that America was its very own country, our founders had to figure out how to run it! The Articles of Confederation helped with that.
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Ep. 63 – Liberty Wins from 2022-06-10T14:10:16
At long last, the American Revolution comes to an end. Liberty wins!
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Ep. 62 – 1780 Plot Twist! from 2022-05-25T21:36:25
The battle season of 1780 was a big one – with a major plot twist toward the end!
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Ep. 61 – Winter Encampment at Morristown from 2022-05-13T13:16:34
Washington and his men were encamped at Morristown, New Jersey during the winter of 1779-80 – one of the harshest winters in history.
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Ep. 60 – The Philipsburg Proclamation from 2022-05-02T15:59:53
The British said they would free any enslaved person who came to fight on their side – but was there a catch? Find out in this episode!
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Ep. 59 – Female Loyalists from 2022-04-15T11:35:30
Dr. Kacy Tillman joins us for this episode to tell us all about loyalist women.
In the 18th century, most people didn't believe women could think for themselves. So, they could get in tr...
Battles of Late 1779 from 2022-04-06T15:35:03
The battle for liberty rages on in the summer and autumn of 1779.
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Ep. 57 – Minisode for Georgia and South Carolina from 2022-02-16T20:09:49
Ep. 57 – Minisode for Georgia and South Carolina by Growing Patriots
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56 – Spain in The American Revolution from 2022-01-24T14:12:45
Learn how Spain helped colonists during the American Revolution!
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Ep. 55 – From Kaskasia to Kettle Creek from 2022-01-10T10:00
A look at the next round of battles – from Kaskaskia to Kettle Creek.
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Ep. 54 - Christmas! from 2021-12-21T10:00
Learn all about Christmas in the colonial era.
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Ep. 53 - George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation from 2021-11-23T10:00
In 1792, George Washington asked Americans to set aside one day in November to reflect on gratitude. Here is what the proclamation said.
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Ep. 52- Women In The Revolution from 2021-10-29T15:30:29
We've heard a lot about soldiers, spies, and political leaders during the American Revolution — and most of them were men.
In this episode, we're joined by an expert in women's history ...
Ep. 51- The Battle of Monmouth from 2021-10-18T13:46:07
In the first major battle after leaving Valley Forge, both armies found out if the Americans' new training had paid off.
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Ep. 50- Leaving Valley Forge from 2021-09-23T16:28:22
George Washington heard that the British Army was making a move - and maybe it was time to leave Valley Forge. In this minisode, we talk about how they decided when to leave and what happened next....
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Ep 49- Medicine in the American Revolution from 2021-08-05T16:18:43
As we've been talking about the American Revolution, we've been taking a lot about people getting hurt, wounded, and sick. What happens next? In this episode, you'll hear all about what medical car...
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Ep 48- Loyalists from 2021-07-22T13:37:09
Not everyone in the American Colonies wanted liberty from Great Britain. In this episode, we talk about the loyalists who wanted to remain a British Colony, including Thomas Hutchinson, Governor of...
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Ep. 47 - Valley Forge from 2021-06-25T15:09:47
The winter of 1777-1778 was pivotal for the Continental Army. While wintering under terrible conditions at Valley Forge, the soldiers trained hard. What was life like in that winter? In this episod...
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Ep. 46- Fife And Drum Music from 2021-05-25T13:38:23
The battlefield had so much gunsmoke and noise—how were the soldiers supposed to know what to do? A fife and drum corps!
Amelia is joined by a fifer to tell us all about it.
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Ep. 45 - Revolutionary War Uniforms from 2021-04-27T20:23:41
In this quick minisode, Amelia tells you all about Revolutionary War uniforms.
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Ep. 44 - The Battle of Germantown from 2021-03-31T19:02:02
In the midst of the battles of Saragota, another battle was being fought- this time in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Find out what happened (and who was hiding!) in this epsiode.
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Ep. 44 - The Battle of Germantown from 2021-03-31T19:02:02
In the midst of the battles of Saragota, another battle was being fought- this time in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Find out what happened (and who was hiding!) in this epsiode.
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Episode 43: The Battles of Saratoga from 2021-02-22T23:40:27
The American and British armies met in upstate New York and the two battles that followed changed the momentum of the American Revolution. We're joined by Eric Schnitzer from Saratoga National Hist...
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Episode 42- The Marquis de Lafayette and the French Alliance from 2021-02-01T16:24:05
France was a key ally during the American Revolution, and perhaps the most famous fighting Frenchman was the Marquis de Lafayette. This week, we're joined by Lafayette expert Laura Auricchio to tal...
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Episode 41- Revolution Update Minisode from 2021-01-18T19:05:03
Here's a quick episode to catch you up on what happened between the Washington Crossing the Delaware and The Battles of Saratoga (which will have a full episode of its own coming up).
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Episode 40- Christmas During the Revolution Flashback! from 2020-12-30T16:45:18
Learn all about Christmas during the American Revolution!
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Episode 39- Colonial Christmas Flashback! from 2020-12-26T16:26:45
A classic episode! Learn all about Christmas traditions in Colonial America.
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Episode 38- George Washington's Spies from 2020-12-18T18:00:02
As head of the American military, George Washington needed the kind of information only spies could provide. Learn all about the Culper spy ring and how they fought for American liberty.
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Episode 37- Kids In The Revolution from 2020-12-10T19:46:57
In this episode, we talked about what kids did during the American Revolution. How did they help the fight for liberty?
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Episode 36- Thanksgiving Flashback from 2020-11-25T17:14:28
In case you missed the Thanksgiving special last year, here it is again! Hear all about how Thanksgiving was celebrated during the American Revolution.
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Episode 35 - Crossing The Delaware from 2020-11-20T15:24:28
Things weren't looking so good for George Washington's Continental Army, so he had to do something fast! Why was it so important that he cross the Delaware River? Did he have to do it during the wi...
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34: The First American Flag from 2020-10-29T19:50:01
Once the Revolutionary War started, we needed a flag so soldiers could tell each other apart on the battlefield. For this important job, they turned to Betsy Ross. Why did they pick her? Did George...
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Episode 33: The Early Battles (NY and NJ) from 2020-10-14T15:01:20
We had declared independence, and the war was officially on. How did those first few battles in New York and New Jersey go fo American troops? Amelia is joined by 8 year-old Charlotte to find out a...
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Episode 32: Weapons Of The American Revolution from 2020-09-17T14:17:16
After the American colonies have declared independence, they had to fight for it! What kind of weapons did they have? What were they like? What did the British military have? How could we ever win?...
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Episode 31: The Declaration of Independence from 2020-08-26T21:22:33
The colonies had met and decided it was time to be independent. First, they had to tell the king! In this episode, we're joined by Thomas Jefferson himself, the man who wrote the Declaration of Ind...
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Episode 30: The Creation Of The American Military from 2020-08-12T18:27:48
It was time for freedom, but it didn't come without a fight. The American colonies had to fight a war for their independence and the right man had to be in charge. George Washington stepped in as c...
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Episode 29: Second Continental Congress from 2020-07-02T20:40:38
The first shot has been fired, and American colonists are ready to fight for their liberty. Delegates from all 13 colonies meet to figure out how to win their freedom- and what to do once they have...
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Episode 28: Shot Heard Round The World from 2020-05-28T12:32:29
The first shot is fired and revolution is on! It's one of the most important shots ever fired- but who fired it? Why? How was it heard around the world?
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Episode 27: The Importance Of Words from 2020-05-01T17:28:12
Words were a huge part of how America became free. Pamphlets, speeches, letters, and documents changed people's minds, but they were also dangerous! Today, we're joined by a free expression expert ...
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Episode 26: The Midnight Ride from 2020-03-16T16:12:10
"The British are coming!"
Is that really what Paul Revere said? Who was with him? In this episode, we find out what happened on the night of April 18, 1775- and what it meant for American hist...
Episode 25: Christmas During the American Revolution from 2019-12-24T18:07:06
What was Christmas like during the time of the American Revolution? Did soldiers have time to celebrate? What about people at home? We find out in this special episode!
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Episode 24: Thanksgiving Revolution from 2019-11-27T18:40:17
How was Thanksgiving celebrated at the time of the American Revolution? Did soldiers celebrate differently than civilians? In this special episode, we find out!
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Episode 23: First Continental Congress from 2019-11-18T18:32:27
After Britain imposed the Intolerable Acts, the American Colonies decided something had to be done. Representatives from the different colonies met in Philadelphia for a Continental Congress to dec...
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Episode 22- The Intolerable Acts from 2019-09-18T15:01:11
After the Boston Tea Party, Britain wanted to punish the American colonies. They passed a series of laws that became known as the Intolerable Acts or Coercive Acts. They were supposed to prove to t...
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Episode 21- The Boston Tea Party from 2019-08-23T20:02:27
When Britain taxed tea, colonists proved that they meant it when they said "no taxation without representation!" In December of 1773, patriots snuck onto a ship carrying tea into Boston and threw i...
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Episode 20- The Boston Massacre from 2019-07-31T16:41:11
Things just kept getting worse between Britain and the American Colonies, and tensions boil over in Boston in what is now called "The Boston Massacre." How the people reacted is just as important a...
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Episode 19: No Taxation Without Representation from 2019-07-03T16:19:23
Britain had to pay for the French and Indian War and, through things like the Stamp Act, were raising taxes on American Colonists to do it. The colonists didn't think it was fair that they could be...
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Episode 18 - The Trouble Begins from 2019-06-13T21:10:48
After the French and Indian War, Great Britain needed to raise money. They did that by taxing the American colonies- without giving colonists any say in it. Here comes trouble between Britain and t...
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Episode 17: The French and Indian War from 2019-05-21T18:29:20
American colonists fought with the British army in The French and Indian War, but we don't talk about it much anymore. Today, we have an expert from Fort Ticonderoga, which was really important dur...
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Episode 16: Colonial Christmas from 2018-12-22T22:54:55
Two things I love are Christmas and learning about colonial America, so I am crazy about this episode. Matt Arthur from Tryon Palace in North Carolina joins us to answer Christmas questions from th...
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Episode 15: Jewish Holidays from 2018-12-06T19:31:50
With Hanukkah celebrations underway around the world, we're taking some time this week to talk about how Jewish holidays were celebrated in colonial America. 12 year-old Zachary joins us with quest...
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Episode 14: Thanksgiving Special! from 2018-11-21T18:48:54
In this Thanksgiving special, we talk about Thanksgiving! How did it start, and how did it become the holiday as we know it today? Plus, did Virginia have the REAL first Thanksgiving, not the Pilgr...
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Episode 13: Colonial Books and Reading from 2018-11-13T17:21:58
What did people read in the colonial era? How were books printed? How else the the written word shape early America? This week, we're joined by an expert from the American Antiquarian Society to an...
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Episode 12: Autumn Holiday Special from 2018-11-02T18:26:04
Did colonial kids celebrate Halloween? What other things did colonists celebrate at this time of year? We find out in this special episode!
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Episode 11: Colonial Celebrations from 2018-10-26T16:22:47
This week, we talk about how people celebrated special events in colonial times. Holidays, weddings, special occasions- how were they like today, and how were they different?
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Episode 10: Colonial Clothing from 2018-10-17T14:02:54
I have been looking forward to this episode for MONTHS. Neal Hurst, assistant curator for textiles and costumes from the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is here to tell us everything about what pe...
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Episode 9: Colonial Music from 2018-10-05T18:46:43
Music is one thing that really connects people, so learning about the music in a time period can tell us a lot about the people who lived in it! This week, we talk about colonial music and instrum...
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Episode 8: Colonial Mealtime from 2018-09-27T19:29:08
Let's face it- meals are a big part of our lives. How we get our food, the dishes we use, and our mealtime traditions tell people a lot about us! The same was true in colonial times. This week, 5 y...
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Episode 7: Colonial Kids from 2018-09-17T13:30:03
We're back! In this next series of episodes, we'll be learning what life was like in colonial America. This week- what was life like for colonial kids?
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Episode 6: Plantation Life in SC, NC, GA from 2018-08-10T16:29:03
This week, we are introduced to the last of the 13 colonies. These are North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia- three southern plantation colonies. We learn all about plantation life including ...
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Episode 5: The "New" Colonies from 2018-08-01T18:20:02
New York, New Jersey, and New Hampshire are the focus of this week's episode. Eight year-old Sadie joins us with questions about rough winters, colonial Jewish culture, why these colonies all start...
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Episode 4: Religious Freedom from 2018-07-23T17:48:34
The colonies of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania are introduced this week, and we use them as a jumping-off point to talk about religious tolerance in the American Colonies.
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Episode 3: The Mayflower from 2018-07-17T17:47:17
Learn all about the Mayflower, the Pilgrims, and Plymouth Rock here. As always, there are more resources at growingpatriots.com
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Episode 2: Jamestown from 2018-07-11T19:01:37
In this episode, we take a look at America's first settlement: Jamestown.
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Episode 1: Voyage to a New World from 2018-07-02T01:27:05
In episode 1, we talk about the first voyage to Jamestown.
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