Women Suffrage – “Battle for the Ballot”

Recently our nation celebrated the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment.  However, nothing actually changed until this law was ratified in August of 1920.  The fight to reach this goal was very long and the women who won the final battle are little known today.  Hear this fascinating tale of courage and conviction that changed our world.

“Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth”

How often do we quote phrases that make no sense when you think about them?  Learn the story behind many of these odd little idioms.  Please feel free to bring one or two of your favorites, but make sure you can share the meaning with everyone.  Together we will all try very hard not to “bark up the wrong tree”!

Stars and Stripes – History of the American Flag

The “Red, White, and Blue” is the universal symbol of our nation.  This program describes the origins of our national colors and how the flag of our country has evolved through time.  The Union Jack, Betsy Ross, Fort McHenry, are all part of that story and a large segment will explore the National Anthem and the flag that inspired it.