Sponsor/Contact:   Lewis & Clark Chapter - Beaverton, Oregon

Overview:  This is a living history classroom presentation whereby an SAR member dressed in a colonial, Continental uniform visits a classroom to describe the hardships and dangers of being a soldier in the Revolutionary war.  The soldier demonstrates arms and equipment that were carried by a Continental soldier.  The soldier also describes the problem of disease, wounds, infection, and the lack of sanitation and clean food.

Target Audience:  Upper primary grades through high school.   Also suitable for some community groups, DAR meetings, and historical gatherings.

Cost:  Free

Tips:  This program is ideal for color guardsmen who already have uniforms and equipment associated with the Revolutionary war.  Find out all you can about your Patriot ancestor and what they did in the Revolution.

For further information please contact:

Larry Mylnechuk
Lewis & Clark Chapter
PO Box 1594
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Telephone: (503) 697-8697

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