July 4: One Soldier's Story
Wesley Notgrass (1915-2007) joined the United States Army and served in Europe during World War II. Wesley preached a sermon in 1977 reflecting on his experience and on America's 200th birthday. In this webinar, John Notgrass talks about his grandfather and shares that sermon.
Music in the Revolution
John Notgrass discusses the role of music during the American Revolution and shares several songs from the period.
Timothy Demonbreun and the Revolutionary War on the Frontier
Charlene Notgrass talks about her ancestor Timothy Demonbreun (1731-1826), a French-Canadian who served in the American Revolution, and the importance of French support to the Patriot cause.
Daily Life in the Colonies
Charlene Notgrass explores what daily life was like in the American colonies in the years leading up to the American Revolution.
Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Declaration of Independence
Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957) lived through the 100th and the 150th anniversaries of the Declaration of Independence. Learn about how her life connects with the bigger story of American history.
