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FIFTY: The Stars, the States, and the Stories

Pennsylvania: Three Men and a Bell

On September 16, 1777, three men — a sociable young Mennonite farmer, a seasoned old doorman of poor health, and an injured African-American carpenter — were given the grand task of hiding a uniquely symbolic ... bell. This bell, which would one day be called the “Liberty Bell,” was big, heavy, and currently at the top of the Pennsylvania statehouse — and they had three days to get it out of town.

Note: Though this is historical fiction and the characters have been developed to accommodate a story, their attributes and development may be useful as reference points and inspirations.

31 MINUTES

FIFTY: The Stars, the States, and the Stories

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FIFTY: The Stars, the States, and the Stories

Delaware: People Like Me

In this story based in Delaware, we learn about the American Experiment through the experience of ordinary citizens who do extraordinary things.

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29 MINUTES
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FIFTY: The Stars, the States, and the Stories

New Jersey: Miss Barton’s Free School

In this story based in New Jersey, we learn about the American Experiment through the experience of ordinary citizens who do extraordinary things.

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16 MINUTES
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FIFTY: The Stars, the States, and the Stories

Georgia: All in Translation

In this story based in Georgia, we learn about the American Experiment through the experience of ordinary citizens who do extraordinary things.

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25 MINUTES
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