Monday
Sep172018

Episode 7: Colonial Kids

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? 

 

Elizabeth Mortlock and Her Son, by John Downman (learn more here)

Christopher Anstey With His Daughter by William Hoare (Learn more here)

Friday
Aug102018

Episode 6: The Southern Plantation Colonies

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 slavery, crops, and even talk about bugs! I'm joined by Shawn Halifax, Cultural History Interpretation Coordinator of the Charleston South Carolina County Parks and Recreation Commission. 

 

Mulberry Grove Plantation in Georgia (Georgia Historical Society)

Source: Patriotic Coloring Pages

Sir Robert Heath

James Oglethorpe

 

Wednesday
Aug012018

Episode 5: The "New" Colonies

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 with "new" and more. Then, Allyson Schettino, Associate Director of School Programs with the New York Historical Society answers Sadie's questions and then some. 

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William and Mary

Queen Anne

King George I

King George II

John Mason

John Cutt

Lord Cornbury

Lewis Morris

Congregation Shearith Israel

Monday
Jul232018

Episode 4: Religious Tolerance and The Colonies

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. Maryland and Pennsylvania were created as safe havens for particular religions, and you'll find out how Delaware fits in.

Eight year-old Brady stops by to ask some great questions about religious freedom across all 13 colonies and the wonderful Ed Morrissey provides great answers and discussion. 

Listen here (as always, additional resources are below)!

 

William Penn 

Cecil Calvert, 2nd Lord Baltimore

 

 A small broadside reprint of the Maryland Toleration Act

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William Penn coloring page from Supercoloring

 

From Activity Village

From Activity Village

 

  

Tuesday
Jul172018

Episode 3: The Pilgrims

I've been so excited for this episode, because we have a young Mayflower descendent named John asking the questions this week, and Dr. George Garmany, Governor General of the Mayflower Society answering them. We even hear a wild story about John's ancestor! 

Learn all about the Mayflower, the Pilgrims, and Plymouth Rock here. As always, there are more resources below.

 

 

Source: getcoloringpages

 

Source: Getcoloringpages

 

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