HE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: AMERICA'S FIRST CIVIL WAR
Kyle and Lynn Jenks portray the 18th century by dressing in various forms of period correct attire that represent civilian, American or British military forces. Characters played may be actual historical figures or generic personas. Please click here to see a photo montage of some examples of personas that have been portrayed. Personas and vignettes are customized for your geographical location and choice of historical characters. PRESENTATIONS INVOLVE EACH AND EVERY STUDENT and concludes with a parade of your students organized as an 18th century army would've marched. A hands- on workshop designed for the classroom setting entitled: "Crafting 18th Century Articles" can be added at a significant savings. See "Crafting 18th Century Articles" below for details.
ANDS ON WORKSHOP: CRAFTING 18TH CENTURY ARTICLES (SEPARATE PRESENTATION OR ADD TO ANY OTHER OPTION AT A SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS)
Kyle and Lynn Jenks give your students the creative license to construct reproductions of various articles used in the 18th century. AHLHP provides all of the materials needed to complete each of the 4 hands on projects. Articles crafted by each student are: 1) A wax sealed letter written with quill pen and ink. 2) A simulated black powder cartridge. Tear it open with your teeth and see what we use as a substitute for black powder and a musket ball! Back in the 18th century at least one upper and one lower tooth was required to be in the infantry! Otherwise one may have been assigned to the cannon crew! 3) Button sewing was one of many necessary skills both boys and girls needed to master in order to live on the American Frontier. 4) An officer's gorget This was a sign of an officer's military rank and was derived from ancient suits of armor. It is a vestige of the metal plate that protected the throat. That shiny brass or silver reflected light easily and served as easy marks for American Rifleman!
OLONIAL LIFE IN THE MOHAWK VALLEY
Just as they did 250 years ago, English, French, Indians and Colonists contested control of upstate New York-though this time Colonial life in the Mohawk Valley will be performed in your auditorium, using your students as impromptu actors! This 9 scene play is prearranged with your teachers and organizers and is played out ON THE SPOT in a LIVE 90-100 minute performance! Kyle and Lynn Jenks provide all the clothing, accouterments, cue cards, set decoration and stage direction for this unprecedented style of performance. Titles of the scenes are: 1) Introduction, 2) People of the Longhouse, 3) Home Life on the Frontier, 4) The Alarm has Sounded, 5) The Stockade at Fort Hunter, 6) The Scouting Party, 7) The 1754 Albany Congress, 8) 1756: An Indian Celebration at Fort Johnson and 9) Conclusion and Thank you ceremony.
Please click here to see a photo montage of some examples of personas that have been portrayed. PRESENTATIONS INVOLVE EACH AND EVERY STUDENT UP TO 150 STUDENTS! A hands on workshop designed for the classroom setting entitled: "Crafting 18th Century Articles" can be added at a significant savings. See "Crafting 18th Century Articles" above for details. 
IRST PERSON INTERPRETATION OF A PERIOD CORRECT PERSONA
Kyle Jenks performs a first person monologue that chronicles the life of an historically accurate character who was born in 1732 in Schenectady, NY. He tells the story of growing up in what was then known as the Western Frontier. He delves into his dealings with the varied and diverse cultures present in upstate New York including the Dutch, French, Scottish, Irish, English, Palatine Germans and the five nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. Follow his journey into manhood as he participates in the French and Indian War as a Roger's Ranger and then decides to join the patriot cause during the American Revolution. A hands on workshop designed for the classroom setting entitled: "Crafting 18th Century Articles" can be added at a significant savings. See "Crafting 18th Century Articles" above for details. Please click here to see a photo montage of some examples of personas that have been portrayed.
USINGS OF A BUDDING REENACTOR: ONE PERSON'S DISCOVERY OF THE WORLD OF 18TH CENTURY REENACTING
Kyle Jenks performs a first person monologue that chronicle's his discovery of the world of 18th century reenacting. Follow his journey as it begins with the loss of his job and no interest in history of any kind and ends with the creation of two entrepreneurial ventures specifically devoted to the development of live historical interpretation and heritage tourism. Experience the light hearted and engaging style of his delivery as he precariously meanders through the intricacies of his first 3 years developing his 18th century living history skills and personas. Please click here to see an exerpt of the story. A hands-on workshop designed for the classroom setting entitled: "Crafting 18th Century Articles" can be added at a significant savings. See "Crafting 18th Century Articles" above for details.
8TH CENTURY PATRIOT VS. LOYALIST PERSPECTIVES
Kyle and Lynn Jenks portray the 18th century by dressing in various forms of period correct attire that represent patriot vs. loyalist viewpoints. Both opinions are explored as the students are first exposed to each perspective by a vignette orchestrated by the presenters. The students then develop a dialogue to interact with each other as the presenters moderate in order for the students to understand the value that individual experience has in shaping one's viewpoint. Characters played may be actual historical figures or generic personas. Personas and vignettes are customized for your geographical location and choice of historical characters. Please click here to see a photo montage of some examples of personas that have been portrayed. PRESENTATIONS INVOLVE EACH AND EVERY STUDENT. A hands-on workshop designed for the classroom setting entitled: "Crafting 18th Century Articles" can be added at a significant savings. See "Crafting 18th Century Articles" above for details.
8TH CENTURY COUNTRY VS. URBAN LIFESTYLES
Kyle and Lynn Jenks portray the 18th century by dressing in various forms of period correct attire that represent frontier vs. city or town life. The lifestyles of each type of person were drastically different and by necessity evolved over the course of time as America began its transformation from an agricultural, pioneering existence to one driven by the development of specialized trades. Characters played may be actual historical figures or generic personas. Please click here to see a photo montage of some examples of personas that have been portrayed. Personas and vignettes are customized for your geographical location and choice of historical characters. PRESENTATIONS INVOLVE EACH AND EVERY STUDENT. A hands-on workshop designed for the classroom setting entitled: "Crafting 18th Century Articles" can be added at a significant savings. See "Crafting 18th Century Articles" above for details.
HE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: A CONSERVATIVE OR RADICAL MOVEMENT?
Kyle and Lynn Jenks portray the 18th century by dressing in period correct attire and engage the students in a dialog about the origins of the American Revolution. They will present two opposite but relevant points of view that exist in theoretical debate. Was the American Revolution a conservative uprising in order to preserve what the colonists already had or was it a radical movement by people intent on breaking the established policies of Great Britain? Please click here to see a photo montage of some examples of personas that have been portrayed. PRESENTATIONS INVOLVE EACH AND EVERY STUDENT. A hands on workshop designed for the classroom setting entitled: "Crafting 18th Century Articles" can be added at a significant savings. See "Crafting 18th Century Articles" above for details).
LAGS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Throughout the ages, flags have been a symbol of cultural and national identity and a means of communication. From military standards flown in battle to painted faces at athletic events flags have always been a means of representation for groups and associations all over the world. See many bright and colorful examples on display. Find out how the precursor to our own Stars and Stripes, the British Union Jack was devised. Did Betsy Ross really make the first US flag? Learn to recognize many of the original colonial flags before we became a unified nation and the meaning of their shapes and symbols. Finally, develop an appreciation of the importance of the flag as a symbol of honor and courage when carried into battle. A hands on workshop designed for the classroom setting entitled: "Crafting 18th Century Articles" can be added at a significant savings. See "Crafting 18th Century Articles" above for details. Please click here to see a photo montage of some examples of personas that have been portrayed.
