Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Recreates the childhood of the woman traditionally remembered as the maker of the first American flag, which was secretly presented to General George Washington in Philadelphia in 1776.

Introduces the life of Betsy Ross, an American patriot during the Revolutionary War who enjoyed telling her family about how she sewed the first American flag

"These are the times that try men's souls." When Thomas Paine first published these words in 1776 in The American Crisis, he had no idea that they would not only inspire Americans in the fight for independence but also resonate in tumultuous times ahead. As a journalist in Philadelphia, Paine found the power of the printed word. His pamphlet Common Sense was an early call for American independence, advocating for equality among citizens and a government...

Accusations of witchcraft began when two young girls started twitching and choking. The Salem witch trials resulted in over twenty executions and ruined hundreds of lives.

A portrait of the influential intellectual behind such books as "The Age of Reason" discusses his limited formal education, fervent support of American independence, and life-risking advocacy of history-shaping ideas.

A biography of the woman who became a Revolutionary heroine when she carried water to the soldiers at the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.

Presents the life story of Molly Pitcher, a heroine in the Battle of Monmouth Court House, during the American Revolution.

A brief biography of Betsy Ross, who many believe may have created the first American flag.

Introduces the life of Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia seamstress who some people believe sewed the first American flag.