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Azrael Reed (age 8) from Virginia was excited to join a group that does reenacting of the American Revolutionary period. His mom says, "It's one thing to read about history; it's another thing to be fully immersed in it: to fall into formation with t

Azrael Reed (age 8) from Virginia was excited to join a group that does reenacting of the American Revolutionary period. His mom says, "It's one thing to read about history; it's another thing to be fully immersed in it: to fall into formation with the army, to smell the gun powder, to eat camp food and warm up by the fire at night. It's been such a great experience to speak with the public and educate them on African American life as well as what children did during that time period."

Daniel Barley (age 5) from Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, says of his "American Eagle": "I wanted to draw this because it's cool and I like it. It helps to celebrate America's birthday."

Daniel Barley (age 5) from Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, says of his "American Eagle": "I wanted to draw this because it's cool and I like it. It helps to celebrate America's birthday."

Kylie Middleton (age 12) from Florence, Texas, drew this picture of Betsy Ross sewing an American flag.

Kylie Middleton (age 12) from Florence, Texas, drew this picture of Betsy Ross sewing an American flag.

Aesha Patel (age 12) from Georgia drew this picture to illustrate equality, freedom, diversity, and inclusion.

Aesha Patel (age 12) from Georgia drew this picture to illustrate equality, freedom, diversity, and inclusion.

Ella Bowman (age 10) from Chesterfield, Virginia, is dressed as Clara Barton. She says: "Jesus made us all in His image, and I love that because of the Civil War, everyone was given freedom and equality. Clara Barton was very interesting to me becaus

Ella Bowman (age 10) from Chesterfield, Virginia, is dressed as Clara Barton. She says: "Jesus made us all in His image, and I love that because of the Civil War, everyone was given freedom and equality. Clara Barton was very interesting to me because she courageously served as a nurse during the Civil War, helping so many soldiers, and then went on to create what we know today as The American Red Cross."

Brynn Bowman (age 6) from Chesterfield, Virginia, is dressed as a soldier from the Mexican-American War. She says: "I am in a homeschool writing class called Wiggly Pencil, and my teacher had us research and write about a famous American battle. My l

Brynn Bowman (age 6) from Chesterfield, Virginia, is dressed as a soldier from the Mexican-American War. She says: "I am in a homeschool writing class called Wiggly Pencil, and my teacher had us research and write about a famous American battle. My love for tacos and cowboys is why I chose this war."