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250 years ago, our ancestors fought for freedom from the British Empire. Learn about how Colonial and Enslaved American women participated in the cause. |
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AMERICA 250 SEMI QUINCENTENNIAL PROGRAMS |
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The Sons of Liberty in Windham County |
Some of the same patriots who served on the Connecticut Assembly, and on the Governor’s Council of Safety were radical rebels by night. And there were Ladies of Liberty who were leaders in resistance effort. |
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| Outhouses and their Role in the American Revolution | Discover the fascinating history about the necessary privy and that human waste becomes saltpetre the major component in black powder. The colonies were desperate for ammo and Windham’s Elderkin and Wales Powder Mill was the first in the colony of Connecticut. |
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The Connecticut Signers and the Price of Rhubarb |
Introducing the four remarkable Connecticut men who signed the Declaration of Independence and one who didn’t because of the rhubarb scandal. |
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A Gift for the Inn Keeper’s Widow: The Story of Bacchus |
Enjoy the amazing story of a sculpture carved by British sailors imprisoned in Windham and their valiant escape. |
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Prisons and Prison Ships of the American Revolution |
Through images and stories, try to imagine the despicable conditions of the prisoners-of-war in the 18th Century. |
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Declaring Independence “A Pox on King George!” |
An interactive program for children about the Declaration of Independence including the reasons to become independent from a tyrant king, the Connecticut Signers, and feather quill pens. |
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| Nathan Hale – Connecticut’s State Hero | An interactive program about a farm boy who became a schoolteacher, a soldier and a spy. |
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| Jonathan, the Famous Husky |
Discover for whom the UCONN mascot is named and meet the famous founding family in Lebanon. Hear of the triumphs and tragedies of the Trumbull family and their contributions to our freedom! |
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ROLE PLAYING IMPERSONATIONS
(in period attire) |
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Ben Franklin |
Meet one of the most influential founding fathers and a Renaissance man. |
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Women of the Revolution |
Meet six heroines including a soldier, a spy and a seamstress. |
