New Hampshire's Role in the American Revolution and Colonial Life
Thursday, April 19, 2007; 9:30-10:30 am
About the Program
Ben and Jane Hampton from Goffstown, NH will present an interactive discussion of the role New Hampshire played in the American Revolution. The presentation will include details of the Raid on Fort William and Mary, the first real battle of the American Revolution, as well as the roles John Stark, John Langdon, Robert Rogers, William Whipple, Josiah Bartlett, and Matthew Thornton played in the Revolution.
They will also discuss Colonial Life and times, discussing such things as the role of women, family life, the role of children and their toys and games. At the end of the presentation they will take questions about colonial life and New Hampshire's part in The American Revolution.
The Presenters
Ben and Jane Hampton enjoy doing living history presentations to students of all ages.
Jane is a Daughter of the American Revolution, works with the Education and Training Partnership at Granite State College in Concord, and attends UNH Manchester Graduate School.
Ben is a Son of the American Revolution and Son of Confederate Veterans. In addition to being a history faculty at NHCTC, Ben is the immediate past president of the New Hampshire Society Sons of The American Revolution and their current historian. In addition, Ben presides as emcee for various New England Contingent, Sons of The American Revolution color guard, at their living history presentations and events around New England.
Audience
Late elementary, middle school, and early high school students. (4-9th grades)
Cost
GSDLN Member Sites: Free
Non-member Sites: $ 50.00 Connection Fee paid to GSDLN
To Register
Register your videoconference site by contacting:
George Fryburg, Director of Programs and Services, Granite State Distance Learning Network
by email: george.fryburg@unh.edu
by phone: (603) 767-6374
Technical
This program is open to all public and private schools and colleges who have access to two-way interactive video equipment (ISDN or IP). If you are unsure whether or not you have access to this type of equipment, or don't understand these terms, you should be working with your school's technology coordinator. This session does not work with a web cam hooked up to a computer. Your equipment should be able to do H.323 (IP) or H.320 (ISDN) videoconference connections.