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Have history come alive for students by facilitating a theatrical performance based on events from the Civil War with Paths to Freedom: Slavery, Emancipation, and the Power of the President or with the War of 1812 with Forged By Fire: Dolley Madison, The White House, and the War of 1812.

Both plays were created by White House Historical Association’s educators using primary source research and geared towards 4-6 grade students. These student plays were previously performed during field trips to the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History, but now we are sharing them with everyone. If you have any questions please contact us at education@whha.org.

Paths to Freedom: Slavery Emancipation, and the Power of the President

Forged by Fire: Dolley Madison, the White House, and the War of 1812