DAY 1776 - American Village
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DAY 1776 - American Village
Independence Day program2015_Layout 1 6/18/15 4:12 PM Page 1 INDEPENDENCE DAY 1776 July 4, 2015 www.americanvillage.org Welcome to the American Village’s Independence Day Celebration of our country’s 239th birthday! On this July 4th we honor the founders who pledged their “lives, fortune, and sacred honor” when they signed the Declaration of Independence. They boldly declared as self-evident “truths” that life and liberty are given to us by our Creator, not by government or man. They asserted the revolutionary principle that government is granted its powers only by the consent of the people. Today we also honor those in each generation since who have upheld these principles by their service to and sacrifice for our country. Photo courtesy of Jeff Martin What can we give our country on its birthday? Almost a century ago, William Tyler Page wrote what would become known as The American’s Creed – and incidentally that creed is now featured on the American Village’s new keepsake Independence Day fan. The last sentence in his creed suggests ways in which we can give back to our country: I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies. Happy Birthday, America! We pledge our allegiance! Tom Walker, Founder and President American Village Citizenship Trust The American Village Citizenship Trust Board of Trustees Gordon G. Martin, Chair Dr. Cathy J. Randall, Immediate Past Chair Tom Walker, President and Secretary Fred C. Crawford, Deputy Chair John P. Kelly, Treasurer Honorable Jo Bonner Carol Brown Honorable Tom Butler JDanny Cooper Dr. Marquita Davis Dr. Elizabeth Hamer Honorable Bobby Hayes Col. Roosevelt Lewis, USAF (Ret.) Dr. Robert M. McChesney Vaughan I. Morrissette Honorable Arthur Orr Dr. John Schmidt Robin Stone Honorable Cam Ward Frank Wilkes Donna Williams Show Your Colors! “God Bless America” Photo courtesy of Na tional Archives an d Records Adminis tration Order your distinctive, personalized license plate today. Proceeds support the Alabama Veterans Living Legacy project at the American Village. www.revenue.alabama.gov/motorvehicle/index.html It's like a USO Show at the Veterans Canteen! NEW Located in Estes Theatre Show Times: 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:30 and 4:30 Hear the classics “Chattanooga Choo-Choo,” “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree” and more, performed by our World War II version of Frances Langford. • Sign the Veterans Roll of Honor • Swap old “War Stories” • Watch the Bob Hope USO tour of Vietnam Independence Day program2015_Layout 1 6/18/15 4:12 PM Page 3 Thank You! More than 140 men and women are volunteering their time and service today to help make your visit enjoyable. Please join us in thanking anyone wearing a red American Village shirt! These talented individuals help make each Independence Day at the American Village a very special event. Chris Long, Allen Cousins, Erich Cousins, Mike Dabbs, George Graham, Jake Haynie, Troy Mason, Joshua Pearson, Don Relyea, Dan Valles 1st Pennsylvania Regiment Continental Army Reenactors Shawn Baker, Shane Scroggins, Jay Schuelly The South Carolina Militia Reenactors Dan McMichael, Shannon Baxter, Roy Collier, Dan Dykes, Jim Friberg, Harry Floyd, Foy Pippin, Berney Talley 1st Hamilton Legion Reenactors Lori Ardovino, Nathan Brasher, Sarah Jenkins, Dr. Laurie Middaugh, Ashley Mims, Katie York These individuals are among the highly talented costumed historical interpretive staff at the American Village. William Stewart (Officer of Interpreted Programs) . . . . Patrick Henry Chris Long (Manager of Military Programs) . . . . . . Major James Moore Nancy Moore Estes* (Historic Costume Manager) . . Dolley Madison Angel Tillman* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choreographer, Independence Ball Amy Bell* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betsy Ross Charlie Bell* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Richmond Drury Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Knickerly (Commedia) Rush Brunson*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Jefferson Ronald Dauphenae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Benjamin Franklin Rebecca Evans* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eleanor Calvert Custis Lesli Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phillis Wheatley Jennifer Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucy Knox Al Schaefer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President George Washington Annesley Streets Musician from Washington’s Day and Clara (Commedia) Brendan Young . . Capt. Swaggert (Commedia) and Colonial Troubador *Dances in the Independence Ball These students comprise the Junior Interpreter Class of 2015. The Colonial Consort Noel Stewart Ed Wharton, Matt Harris, Daniel Hipps, Lincoln Parrott Manager, Junior Interpreter Program Bonnie Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Ball (Dancer) Barrett Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tavern Gambols Ella Brasher . . . . . . . . . . . . Signing the Declaration, Puzzles, Bean Bag Nathan Brasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Ball (Musician) Emily Collins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Narrator (Battle at Concord Bridge) Angela Cope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Ball (Dancer) Peter Ditoro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harley (Commedia) Lindsey Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Narrator (Winds of Change) Katie Griffith . . . . . . . . . . . Signing the Declaration, Puzzles, Bean Bag Ashlee Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Young Patriot Spies Emily Henriques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christina (Winds of Change) Lauren Hoaglund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clara (Commedia) Micah Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crime and Punishment Cheyenne Karschnik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crime and Punishment Abigail Mathis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca (Winds of Change) Alya McCay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Young Patriot Spies Brandon McGraw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crime and Punishment Molly Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catherine (Winds of Change) Tanner Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Ball (Dancer) Tyler Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johnny (Commedia) Mary Beth Sanders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liberty Tree Tori Scroggins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crime and Punishment John Carter Simmons . . . . . Election Officer (Davy Crockett vignette) David Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Ball (Dancer) Lauren Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design Your American Flag Mary Margaret Streets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Isabell (Commedia) Abigail Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liberty Tree Bella Trent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel (Betsy Ross vignette) Hope Trent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clarissa (Betsy Ross vignette) Britney White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tavern Gambols Tomcats Barbershop Quartet Chuck King, Ron Crooks, David Langford, Mike Mahan, Joe Thomas, David Thomas, Bill Walker Chuck King and Friends Darrell W. Revell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Twain Al Bouler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Davy Crockett Rita Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USO Singer Gordon Welch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USO Pianist Dan Meyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sword Swallower Tom Rayburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Foolery Emerald Kelley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Clockwork Clown It takes an extraordinary team of individuals to make today’s program possible. We offer our thanks to American Village Staff and Contract Support Team: Jessica Averett, Rebecca Beaty, Randy Benefield, Devin Crenshaw, Johnny Curry, Corey Decker, Greg Farrell, Jennie Glenn, Mike Jones, Kittye Keener, Terry Lawley, Martha Lewis, Treva Medbery, Kerri Pate, Melanie Poole, D. A. Price, Jeff Stewart, Terilyn Stewart, Chuck Totten, Pete Walker, Jodie Wasyluka Special thanks to: “Dollar Bill”Lawson, Montevallo High School FFA, Montevallo Fire and Rescue Service, Montevallo Police Department, Montevallo Community Band, Ken Jones and Regions Bank, The Shelby County Commission Independence Day program2015_Layout 1 6/18/15 4:12 PM Page 4 Some Things to See and Do (most programs run between 15 to 30 minutes) Map Location 11:30, 2:00, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30................................Lucy Knox, A Soldier’s Life O General Henry Knox's wife tells of her wartime experiences Founders Hall 11:30, 1:00, 3:00 ....Alex Richmond speaks with “Common Sense” about Thomas Paine P A young patriot speaks about the great pamphleteer Assembly Room – Washington Hall 11:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 ..........................................................The Winds of Change R Young patriots and loyalists share their conflicting views The Meeting House NEW 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 3:00 ............................................................Patterns of Industry P A lesson in 18th Century fashions Mount Vernon Room – Washington Hall 12:00, 1:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00......................Phillis Wheatley, A Poet’s Journey O Founders Hall 12:00, 2:00, 5:00, 6:30 ..............................................................Young Patriot Spies R The Meeting House 12:00, 2:00..............................................................................The Colonial Consort P Mount Vernon Room – Washington Hall 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 ..........................................Life with the delightful Dolley Madison R The Meeting House 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 ..........................Thomas Jefferson prepares to write a Declaration P Assembly Room – Washington Hall 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:00, 6:45 ....................................................Patrick Henry “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Speech Lucille Ryals Thompson Colonial Chapel F 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:00, 5:00, 6:30 ......Crime and Punishment in Colonial America M Begins in Courthouse and concludes at Stocks and Pillory W 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 NE ....................................................................................Betsy Ross O A tale of Elizabeth Claypool Founders Hall 1:00, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 ....................The Unexpected George Washington P Mount Vernon Room – Washington Hall 1:00, 3:00, 4:00, 6:00 ....................................................................The Liberty Tree R A young lady’s account of revolutionary Boston The Meeting House NEW 1:30, 3:30 ..........................................................................Tunes from a Troubadour T The Barn 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 ..............................The “Electrifying” Dr. Benjamin Franklin P Assembly Room – Washington Hall NEW 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 ..............................................................Music of Washington’s Day P Mount Vernon Room – Washington Hall Hands-On Children’s Acti vities: Sidewalk Art for Independence c Create your own sidewalk graffiti by drawing what Independence Day means to you. Tent at the picnic area, 11:30-6:00 while supplies last Design an American Flag Be “Betsy Ross” and design an American Flag of your very own! Back of Courthouse (M on the map), 11:30-6:00 while supplies last RESTROOM NEXT DOOR Games on the Green Play Stop and Go, Hoops, Trap Ball, Cat in the Corner or Beast, Bird or Fish. Constitution Green, 11:30, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 4:30, 5:30 Sign the Declaration of Independence, play bean bag toss and solve the puzzles of history Rotunda (K on the map), 12:00-6:00 RESTROOM IN BUILDING Play Tavern Gambols Play 18th century table games. Tent next to H on the map, 12:00 until 6:00 Party Like it’s 1776 Dress up with clothes from the colonial trunk; color a patriotic birthday page; play nine pins or join a game of croquet. Carriage House (J on the map), 12:00-6:00 RESTROOM IN BUILDING T Independence Day program2015_Layout 1 6/18/15 4:15 PM Page 5 More Things to See and Do In the Barn: A Colonial Commedia Del’Arte A humorous play featuring the American Village Junior Interpreters 12:00, 2:00, 4:00 and 6:15 Dan Meyer Sword Swallowing and other amazing feats 5:00 In the Chapel: Tomcats NEW Barbershop Quartet 1:00, 2:00 and 3:30 Americana Organ Concert with Organist Justin Finch 3:00 and 4:00 Colonial Evening Prayer An early American prayer service. Justin Finch, organist. 5:00 At the Encampment: Be a patriot! Join the Continental Army! Recruits signing the muster rolls receive a bonus in Continental Script, worth as much today as it was during the Revolution. At the Courthouse: “Tom Foolery” See a ten foot tall man! 12:00, 1:00, and 4:00 Davy Crockett, “King of the Wild Frontier” NEW 1:00, 2:00, 3:30, 4:30, and 6:00 The Clockwork Clown NEW Contortion, comedy, and more! 2:00, 3:00, 4:30, and 5:30 In Liberty Hall: A Jazzy Time with Chuck King and Friends 12:00 and 2:00 Mark Twain Alive! NEW Sage words from the great American humorist 1:00 and 3:00 Around the Village: The Battle at Concord Bridge ...where the American Revolution began; featuring the brave Patriots against the vicious Redcoats. 2:30 Dan Meyer and his Macaw “Icky” Available all day: Visit our replica Oval Office and Concord Bridge Experience the National Veterans Shrine and Register of Honor Independence Circle Ring the Bell to Honor a Veteran Liberty Bell Garden Visit the Pettus Randall Museum of American History Historic dioramas and complete collection of Presidents and First Ladies Periodically from 1:00 until 4:00 The American Village is a SMOKE FREE CAMPUS. Thank you for not smoking. A Celebration in Dance, Music & Song 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Liberty Hall Photo courtesy of Randal Crow You are Cordially Invited to the Independence Ball Independence Day program2015_Layout 1 6/18/15 4:18 PM Page 6 Independence Day 1776 Main Stage Evening Program Clog Wild Cloggers 6:15 p.m. A presentation of traditional American dance Thomas Jefferson reads the Declaration of Independence 7:15 p.m. The Montevallo Community Band presents A Patriotic Musical Prelude 7:30 p.m. Dr. Joseph Ardovino, Director 8:00 p.m. Master of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Dollar Bill” Lawson, WDXB 102.5 The Bull Invocation, Washington’s Prayer for the Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phillis Wheatley Welcoming Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Walker, Founder and President, American Village Citizenship Trust Presentation of the Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Pennsylvania Regiment Trail Life USA, Troop 1 (Alabaster) Cahaba Valley Young Marines The Pledge of Allegiance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children in the audience* The National Anthem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mildred Lanier accompanied by The Montevallo Community Band Salute to America’s Military Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Montevallo Community Band Of Thee We Sing! with Mildred Lanier This is My Country, God Bless the USA, You’ll Never Walk Alone, America the Beautiful and God Bless America Ms. Lanier will be accompanied by pianist Dr. Laurie Middaugh The FIREWORKS! Celebrating America’s 239th Birthday with Grand Illuminations (after twilight’s last gleaming) *Children who wish to help lead the Pledge of Allegiance are invited to come to the front of the stage at this time, and remain afterwards to receive a sticker for their participation. Independence Day program2015_Layout 1 6/18/15 4:15 PM Page 7 Be a Junior Interpreter Each spring students (grades 6 through 12) who are interested in fine arts performance and history may audition to participate in American Village summer programming. At least 25 will be selected to assist our professional educational interpreters in presenting the customs and times Junior Interpreter Class of 2015 of the 18th century. Our junior interpreters receive professional training and may participate in various historical vignettes like those you see today. Apply for next year’s program online at www.americanvillage.org, call Noel Stewart at 205-665-3535 x 1029 or e-mail [email protected]. The program is free, but participants are required to purchase their 18th century costume. The deadline for application to the 2016 summer program is December 31, 2015. The American Village Citizenship Trust is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization, and operates through a combination of public and private support. H Jewelry H T-Shirts H Hats H Giant Coins H Photo courtesy of Fotowerks Custom Photography Become a Friend of the American Village Purchase your Independence Day keepsake fan here! We hope you will consider making a tax deductible contribution in support of our vital work. Visit the Information Tent at the top of the hill to see how you can become involved by donating your time, your talent, or your treasure. You may also write or call us: Visit the Patriot Gift Shop The American Village Citizenship Trust P. O. Box 6 Montevallo, Alabama 35115 1-877-811-1776 or 205-665-3535 Please plan a visit to our Patriot Gift Shop as a part of your activities on America’s 239th birthday. Join the “Spirit of 76” as you shop for games, symbols, and other patriotic memorabilia of those Revolutionary times. Make a gift online at www.americanvillage.org H Historic Documents H Books H Games & More Weather Warning: In the event of stormy weather, please enter the nearest building and wait for an “All Clear” announcement from Village Staff. Please follow all weather warnings and alerts and follow all instructions when given. The National Weather Service suggests suspending outdoor activities for 30 minutes after seeing lightning or hearing thunder. Independence Day program2015_Layout 1 6/18/15 4:16 PM Page 8 MON 10-4FRI J U N E 1AUG 21* Please join us again this summer for... CELEBRATE AMERICA! Red, white and blue family fun for patriots of all ages! The American Village is ALWAYS FREE for veterans and active military.
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