MIDDLETOWN THRALL LIBRARY
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS IN SUPPORT OF

THE GREAT
EXPERIMENT:

GEORGE WASHINGTON
AND THE AMERICAN
REPUBLIC

FEBRUARY 9 - MARCH 20, 2003

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  1. Special Opening Celebration for The Great Experiment: George Washington and the American Republic
    Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
    Dr. Robert M. S. McDonald, Professor of History, United States Military Academy at West Point, will present a brief overview of the exhibit and highlights of George Washington's life. This will be followed by public viewing of the exhibit and refreshments.


  2. "General George Washington"
    Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
    Dr. Robert M. S. McDonald, Professor of History, USMA, will introduce you to George Washington, "the right man at the right time," and the world he knew and shaped.


  3. George Washington Birthday Concert
    Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
    Join us in a special "Birthday Salute to the President" with Rich Bala, Balladeer of the Hudson Valley. Mr. Bala, in Revolutionary dress, will sing songs and play instrumental tunes familiar to Washington. We will hear music Washington danced to as a young man. (Washington loved to dance!). Patriotic marching songs and special songs written for our first President will also be performed. Enjoy birthday cake and ice cream too.


  4. "President George Washington"
    Tuesday, March 4, 2003, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
    Dr. Robert McDonald, in his second lecture, will discuss Washington, emphasizing his role as First President and his legacy to the United States and the world.


  5. "First in War, First in Peace, First in the Hearts of his Countrymen"
    Saturday, March 8, 2003, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
    Learn more about our first President in this children's program presented by costumed storyteller/performer Jonathan Kruk. This program is designed especially for school age children, grades 3-6. Parents are strongly encouraged to remain in the Community Room during this program. Jonathan has appeared on PBS, and the Food, History, Outdoor, and National Geographic Channels.


  6. "The Man Who Wouldn't Be King" PBS Video
    Tuesday, March 18, 2003, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
    Washington started life as a social climbing, land-hungry opportunist. But by the end of the American Revolution he had grown into greatness and seized his place in history by rejecting the tempting opportunity to assume power as our nation's first king. In this video you will go inside the room (in Newburgh) where Washington talked his generals out of taking arms against Congress.


    The Great Experiment: George Washington and the American Republic was organized by the Huntington Library in conjunction with the American Library Association. This exhibition is made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional support came from the Guilder-Lehrman Institute of American History and Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Munger. Financial support from The Friends of Middletown Thrall Library have helped make these public programs in support of the exhibit possible. For more information please call 341-5479 or 341-5461.

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