The American Revolution changed not only our own history, but in time set the entire world in a direction of greater democracy. Yet in its own time the outcome was far less certain than many believe today. In no conflict were greater consequences brought about by so few. Long taught as a tax revolt that got out of hand this event more than any other defined the emerging American character. With a population less than 1% of our present, we were blessed with diplomats like Franklin, political architects like Jefferson and military leaders of the caliber of Washington. Yet what I find even more intriguing and compelling are the common folk.

This presentation was designed with the guidance of certified teachers to meet state standards. As a registered member of the Sons of the Revolution I have other resources at my disposal which can be employed by the classroom teacher. Members of my own family fought in the Pennsylvania line, the 2nd S.C regiment and several even served with the famous Swamp Fox. In the third person (or first if the teacher desires) I present both as an early militiaman in the garb of the day then take on the uniform and persona of the Continental soldier of which we are now familiar. Articles worn and explained are exacting replicas of the originals. 

A Southern Soldier of the Civil War  

Taking a look into the common southern soldier brings participants to this program face-to-face with the what's and why's of the Southern Cause. Probing first into the reasons the southern states seceded, Mr. Quick involves his audience on a journey through the politics, economics and other conflicts leading to South Carolina's secession. Probing into the Census of 1860, students learn the roles southerners played in American society with a look into the declining role slaves had in southern culture. From there Mr. Quick looks into the reasons why an individual might enlist to fight, the uniforms and equipment he would use and the various flags that soldier would fight under while a member of the 26th South Carolina.

The HL Hunley & the Confederate Navy  

This VERY interactive program dives deep into the workings of the Confederate Navy and the inter-workings of the Confederate submarine, the HL Hunley. From the men who crewed the the submarine to how it was built, rebuilt, steered, and lost, Mr. Quick brings this rarely seen historical interpretation back to the surface. Participants take on the roles of the crew and do their best to operate one of the Confederacy's greatest weapons.

 Suggested Classroom Activity
From the minds of Scientific American and PBS comes a classroom activity for grades 5-8 dealing with the Hunley. Activity Click the link to get the activity!

A Doughboy of World War I  

This is one of the most rarely seen interpreted programs. Mr. Quick dives in to the role of the United States Doughboy as he brings to life the life of the Doughboy, the Ottoman Empire, the Austria-Hungarian Empire, the Royal German families, Bolshevism and the life of Sergeant York. Using original artifacts from the time period, Mr. Quick involves his audience in a look into part of forgotten part of history.