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  • Battle Of Trenton – Turning Point For Humanity

    Barrington Library 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL

    The Battle Of Trenton The image of George Washington crossing the Delaware river is firmly ingrained deep in the consciousness of America. Many people remember, in general terms, that General Washington took his army on rickety boats across an ice … Continue reading

  • The Revolutionary War

    Private Venue

    Most Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War.   Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware  and the signing of the Declaration of Independence -  many … Continue reading

  • The Revolutionary War

    Private Venue

    Most Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War.   Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware  and the signing of the Declaration of Independence -  many … Continue reading

  • The Revolutionary War

    Private Venue

    Most Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War.   Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware  and the signing of the Declaration of Independence -  many … Continue reading

  • James Madison And James Monroe: Influential Founding Fathers

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    Their names are similar; their life spans are almost identical and each was considered one of the most influential of the founding fathers. Yet despite their very different personalities, philosophies, and  achievements, most Americans today would have a hard time … Continue reading

  • Benjamin Franklin

    Zoom

     Benjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly there is no life that can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to … Continue reading

    $5
  • The Revolutionary War

    Zoom

    Most Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War.   Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware  and the signing of the Declaration of Independence -  many … Continue reading

  • The Revolutionary War – Part II

    Zoom

    Welcome to the very intriguing second (and concluding) session of our program about the Revolutionary War.! Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware  and the signing of the Declaration of … Continue reading

    $5.00
  • Benjamin Franklin

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

     Benjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly, there is no life that can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to … Continue reading

  • The Revolutionary War

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Most Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War.   Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware and the signing of the Declaration of Independence -  many people … Continue reading