Reading With A Ranger
At Andrew Jackson State Park
History will come to life with Ranger Laura as she reads a variety of children's books about historic events. Topics and books change for each event, but Ranger Laura's passion for history will always be the same!
Saturday, December 21
On Christmas day in 1776, George Washington and the soldiers under his command were not opening their presents from Santa Claus. They were on the snowy banks of the Delaware River fighting for America's Independence. Join Ranger Laura to learn about that day as we read Christmas, 1776.
Saturday, January 4
Andrew Jackson became the Hero of New Orleans on January 8, 1815 when his men defeated the British Army. Join Ranger Laura to hear the story of this important battle as it is told from a different perspective. We will be reading The Battle of New Orleans: The Drummer’s Story. Meet Jordan Noble, a 14 year old African-American drummer, who played an important part in the battle. After we read the book, make a craft to take home with you.
Saturday, February 1
Celebrate Black History Month with a Reading with a Ranger program as we read A Spy Called James: The True Story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War Double Agent. Discover the role that James played in helping America win its freedom. Find out what James had to do to win his own freedom. Make a craft to help discover a tool that was used in Revolutionary War spycraft.
Saturday, March 22
Remember the Ladies. That’s what Abigail Adams wrote to her husband, Founding Father James Adams. Join us for a Reading with a Ranger Program to find out what she wanted him to remember. Celebrate Womens History Month as we read Leave It to Abigail!: The Revolutionary Life of Abigail Adams. Make a craft to take home with you.
Preregistration is required for all these programs and is limited to 15 children plus their adult guardians and family members. Please register by the Thursday before the program.
DETAILS
Registration Deadline
Preregistration is required for all these programs and is limited to 15 children plus their adult guardians and family members. Please register by the Thursday before the program. These programs are free with paid park admission.
Meeting Place
Meeting House
Revolutionary War
Yes
225th Revolutionary War Events
Yes
Event Hours
10am-11am
Price
Free with your paid park admission.