Colonial Williamsburg: Advice to my Country
1 hour 6 mins
James Madison and other founding leaders walked the streets of Williamsburg, debating ideas in its Capitol, homes, and taverns. Explore how those discussions helped shape the new republic and guided the creation of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Colonial Williamburg: Colonial Life
1 hour 53 mins
Discover how daily life in colonial Virginia—especially in Williamsburg—shaped the emerging American Republic. Examine the experiences of the people who lived and worked in this vibrant capital and how the political and social upheavals of the era influenced families, communities, and the foundations of American democracy.
George Washington: Inventing the Presidency
2 hours 5 mins
This two-part course, examines how George Washington's leadership established enduring precedents influencing generations of leaders. In the first half of the course, we delve into how President George Washington shaped the new United States of America, how he unified the new nation, addressed significant crises during his presidency, and shaped early legislation, political structures, and economic policies. The second half of our course models historical thinking strategies for classroom use.
Lincoln: Assassination and Legacy with Ford's Theatre
1 hour 44 mins
This course will dive into a transformative exploration of one of the most defining moments in U.S. history - the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in Ford’s Theatre. The course will examine the background to the events, the conspiracy surrounding his death, the key events surrounding the assassination itself, the dramatic pursuit and trial of the conspirators and legacy.