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Liberty's Kids
History Channel Presents...
Good news! The History Channel is airing select episodes of Liberty's Kids for your viewing pleasure (and for the kids of course). Liberty's Kids will begin airing again weekdays at 7:00 a.m., starting on September 5th, 2008 running through at least September 17th, according to their program schedule, times may vary in your area. [See schedule]
Schedule Episodes Include:
- Bunker Hill - James witnesses the Battle of Bunker Hill from the American side, while Sarah interviews one of the British officers, and Henri acts as a messenger. (Airs September 5, 2008)
- Postmaster General Franklin - When the Philadelphia patriots find out that some of their mail isn't being delivered to the right people by the British-controlled postal service, James and Sarah volunteer to carry important letters to New York. Ben Franklin becomes the colonies' Postmaster General on July 26, 1775. Guest star: Billy Crystal (as John Adams.) (Airs September 8, 2008)
- Washington Takes Command - Sarah, James, and Henri accompany George Washington to Boston, where he takes command of the American army and the city's defense. Later, James goes with Henry Knox to Fort Ticonderoga. They bring back cannons that help the rebels drive the British out of Boston. (Airs September 9, 2008)
- Common Sense - James, Sarah and Henri meet Thomas Paine and learn of his belief that the common man can rule himself. The kids also hear Paine's stand favoring full independence from England. James is particularly impressed and realizes that his work on the paper is as important as that of soldiers firing guns. (Airs September 10, 2008)
- The 1st Fourth of July - The 2nd Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia and finally passes a motion calling for the Colonies to be independent from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson drafts the written declaration, while Sarah teaches James about the "power of words". (Airs September 11, 2008)
- New York, New York - Sarah does a report on the loyalists opinion on the revolution in New York. Meanwhile James escapes to Manhattan with the Continental Army. Meanwhile, a soldier from Connecticut, Udney Wolfe-Hutchinson, seems to have a bit of a crush on Sarah. (Airs September 12, 2008)
- The Turtle - The kids think they've spotted a sea monster in New York harbor, but it turns out to be a submersible craft invented by David Bushnell. James talks his way onto the first mission for the new submarine, which fails in its attempt to sink a ship but does do damage that weakens the British blockade of the harbor. (Airs September 15, 2008)
- One Life to Lose - After a conference fails to bring the two sides any closer to peace, American spy Nathan Hale is caught and hanged by the British. Having met Hale earlier, James and Sarah are determined that everyone hear his inspiring last words. (Airs September 16, 2008)
- Captain Molly - With General Washington losing battles, James' confidence wavers. He and Sarah go to Washington's camp to report from the front lines. Sarah is sent to Fort Tryon with the other women and children. There, she befriends Molly, a spunky patriot whose husband was killed fighting the British. Back in Philadelphia, Moses starts teaching Henri how to read. (Airs September 17, 2008)
- American Crisis - Battlefield setbacks, questioning of George Washington's leadership from his own generals, and the flight of Congress from Philadelphia to Baltimore prompt Thomas Paine to write that "These are the times that try men's souls." The kids wonder whether the revolution is about to go down in defeat. (Airs September 18, 2008)
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(To be released October 14, 2008)
Additional Resources
- Liberty: The American Revolution
- American Revolution Resources
- Revolutionary War
- The American Revolutionary War
- Just Curious: American Revolution
Previous Episodes Included:
- Midnight Ride - Sarah and James travel to Boston to deliver a message to Patriot leader Dr. Joseph Warren and end up riding with the famous messengers so that they can write about it for the paper. (July 7, 2008)
[Watch Preview] [Purchase DVD] [Activities] [Episode Guide] - The Shot Heard Round the World - James, reporting on the Minutemen, and Sarah, falling in with the British forces, report from both sides on the "shot heard 'round the world" at Lexington. They each leave the scene fearful of what the future will bring. (July 8, 2008)
[Watch Preview] [Purchase DVD] [Activities] [Episode Guide] - Green Mountain Boys - James heads to the Grants to cover the story of the settlers' struggle; Sarah goes hoping to find a place in the Green Mountains for her family to settle, and Henri wants to find maple syrup. Sarah and James witness the capture of the fort and Sarah befriends Benedict Arnold, whom she instantly respects. (July 9, 2008)
[Watch Preview] [Purchase Book] [Resources] [Episode Guide]
Fan Recommends Websites to Watch Liberty's Kids!
I have bookmarked your website and enjoyed watching the 5 episodes of Liberty's Kids on Kewl Cartoons that was suggested by your site. However, I have searched eBay often for the DVDs so I could bring them with our family on trips. Today I noticed someone selling the links to view all 40 episodes of Liberty's Kids, so I earnestly searched the web to find out where they are located.
I found two sites which have all 40 episodes, they are: Discovery Education Streaming and Cosmeo. Both sites offer the same videos but Discovery Education streaming is created more for schools/teachers and Cosmeo more for home use. Cosmeo is about $10/month or $99/year. Both offer a 30-day free trial so you can view these videos - as well as many others - for free for one month before deciding on whether you wish to be a member or not.
Anyhow, just wanted to let you know given your site is where I first learned about viewing these shows for free. Thanks for the original tip -- it has aided our homeschool efforts big time!
Blessings,
Kate
Editor Note: Discovery Education streaming for Homeschool costs $265.00/year per household. However, the Homeschool Buyers Co-op is offering a special buy for $129.00 (51% off).
Special thanks to Kate for passing along these viewing tips.
DIC Entertainment Launches the First Kids' Online Cartoon Channel
Select episodes of Liberty's Kids are once again available for viewing online. Visit Kewl Cartoons, scroll down the menu on the right-hand side. 5-episodes are currently available for viewing on the site, as well as Inspector Gadget, Strawberry Shortcake, Sonic Underground and many other cartoons.
Watch Five Season One Episodes
- Episode One - The Boston Tea Party
- Episode Two - The Intolerable Acts
- Episode Three - United We Stand
- Episode Four - Liberty or Death!
- Episode Five - The Midnight Ride
The History Channel to Test Market
Liberty's Kids!
If you are a fan of Liberty's Kids and would like to see the show back on the air, now is your chance. I am pleased to report that beginning, Wednesday, February 27th, 2008, The History Channel will air episodes of Liberty's Kids Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 7:30 am and Saturday 7:00 am to 8:00 am.
Please remember, this is only a test marketing of the show. The History Channel needs to know that this is the kind of programming, we as parents want for our children. So, tune in and watch, then contact The History Channel and let them know how much you and/or your children enjoy the program. If the show does well, the producer's are prepared to create more programs highlighting other historical eras in American History.
I can't tell you how excited I am about the possibilites. My son is a visual learner and we have used previous episodes of Liberty's Kids as a starting point to discuss the American Revolution, it's causes and how life was lived, during that period of our nations history. Imagine how much fun it would be to watch an entertaining program about living during the Civil War era, Pioneer days, and even the Gold Rush era, when the move westward was in full swing.
Please pass this information along and check back for updates.
How to Contact The History Channel
The History Channel doesn't exactly make contacting them simple so, here are the steps to follow, in order to send your comments about Liberty's Kids.
Visit The History Channel website using their contact form.
Select the following...
- Step 1 - Scroll down to "Programming"
- Step 2 - Select "Program Comments"
- Step 3 - Select "Where do I send comments about a specific show?"
- Click Submit
- A new page will open, select "Contact Us", which will open a pop-up form for you to fill out.
- On the form select "Programming/TV Listings" from the menu and complete the rest of the form.
Note: Be sure to copy your comments. I had to complete the form twice, the first time I received an error.
Liberty's Kids Update
Update September 13, 2006
About Liberty's Kids
Liberty's Kids was a half-hour historical cartoon series set during the American Revolution. The show was a collaborated effort between PBS and DIC animation firm, though neither website now contains any reference to the program that was both promoted by both.
Sarah Phillips and James Hiller were the main characters in Liberty's Kids, who each played their part as apprentices to the famed Benjamin Franklin. Sarah depicted a loyal British subject, who often found herself in a moral dilema. James played a curious, rambunxious all-American boy.
The show really came to life with the roll of Ben Franklin voiced by newscaster Walter Cronkite; Michael Douglas who was heard as Patrick Henry; Sylvester Stallone played the part of Paul Revere; Dustin Hoffman interpreted notorious turncoat Benedict Arnold; and Arnold Schwarzenegger was the voice of Baron Von Steuben.
Liberty's Kids was geared for children aged 7 to 12, though the show had a large following of children of all ages including their parents.
Take a Trip Back In Time With Liberty's Kids
Posted December 8, 2005
by: Annette M. Hall
All links in this article have been checked and corrected, some of the information below is for archival purposes only, links have been removed where appropriate.
I try to regularly go through and check links on the site to make certain that none of "Annette's Favorites" have disappeared and when they do I find I'm often saddened by their loss.
It's funny how we can become so attached to our favorite websites like they are a part of our lives. I felt this way when my favorite search engine, Infind died, it was like losing a dear sweet friend. I'm pretty attached to Google's Search Engine these days, but it was hard to let go of my tried and true..
Another time when I had such an experience was the day I found out that all my links to "Liberty's Kids" were bad. I think I was more upset about it than my son. I enjoyed watching the show each day with my son. Liberty's Kids is an entertaining and an informative cartoon about two teenage journalists in Ben Franklin's print shop who write about and explore the American Revolution. The show was both entertaining and informative.
You can imagine my delight when recently, my husband, Shawn sent me a link to the new Liberty's Kids site. Not only is the program back online but it appears to have all the episodes online for you to watch and the best part is they are available free of charge.
In addition to finding Liberty's Kids episodes you will also find the following on Yahooligans:
- "Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?" The world's greatest thief is on the loose and it's up to two young detectives to find her!
- "The New Adventures of Madeline" Based on Ludwig Bemelmans' classic books, Madeline follows the adventures of the beloved redheaded schoolgirl.
- "National Geographic Presents" puts you front-row center for some of nature's most spectacular shows. Ever watched as a tiger takes a bath? Watch and be amazed. This award-winning film library explores the wonders of the world.
- "Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century" Sherlock Holmes returns to battle Professor Moriarty and fight crime in the 22nd century!
- And many more!
Be sure not to miss the Stingray piece from National Geographic, it was the most incredible thing I've ever seen. National Geographic takes you up-close and personal with a Stingray. The streaming video must be seen to be believed.
Liberty's Kids Returns
Good news! As of this writing the original Liberty's Kids site is back online. While my son really loves being able to watch each episode on Yahooligans, I'm am very happy to have access to all of the wonderful features of the original site again. Now we can watch on two different sites.
I like the "Then and Now" Section, which compares life in the 1700s with our lives today. They are short, easy for kids to understand and will help you explain to the kids why you feel they have it so much better than you did, back in the day...
You simply must have the kids try out the "Liberty Newsmaker" where you can pretend to be a real reporter, getting a juicy news scoop. Here you can write and illustrate your own newspaper just like Sarah and James. You can also print it out and share it with your friends and family! How fun. What grandparent wouldn't love to receive a printed newspaper created by their own grandchild, for Christmas or even their birthday?
I hope you get as much enjoyment from Liberty's Kids as our family does.
Additional items of interest
- Liberty's Kids Episode Guide
- A Multimedia approach to Teaching History
- The Best of ClickSchooling!® History
- Virtual Geography - Virtual Vacation
- Capitalism For Kids: Growing Up To Be Your Own Boss
- Common Sense Business for Kids
- Scenic Antarctica - Penguins
Update September 4, 2008
