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6 Episodes 2009 - 2009
Episode 1
Wed, Feb 18, 2026
How one Italian explorer found his way across the Atlantic against all odds to discover a great nation we know today.
Episode 2
Fri, Jan 2, 2009
Episode 3
Sat, Jan 3, 2009
The Boston Massacre of 1770 ignited the minds and hearts of Colonists, leading up to the Boston Tea Party of 1773; visit the old North Church, where lanterns signaled Paul Revere's ride.
Episode 4
Sun, Jan 4, 2009
Return to England to learn about the life of George Whitefield, the father of the "First Great Awakening"; walk by Paul Revere's home, Faneuil Hall, the USS Constitution, and the site of Bunker Hill.
Episode 5
Mon, Jan 5, 2009
Examine the life and vision of the enterprising William Penn. At Pennsbury Manor, learn about Penn's philosophy of representative government; visit Christ church in Philadelphia, the parish of many Founding Fathers; the first American flag
Episode 6
Tue, Jan 6, 2009
A look at the life of Benjamin Franklin; Philadelphia represented the best in colonial life and culture, making it a logical place to convene the Second Continental Congress and sign the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall.