History Detectives

We latched onto a new to us program this Tuesday night with the History Detectives on PBS at 8 pm. Most of my family rolls their eyes at the mere mention of history but M and S and I gave it a shot. They loved it! Here's the info on this week's episode:

The Case:

Our contributor inherited a 1775 Almanac from his grandfather. 

Judging from notes in the margins, this document is far more than a dusty reference manual.  Someone has used it as a diary. 

The scrawled notes give History Detectives a rare, intimate insight into how conflicting loyalties may have strained personal relationships during the Revolution. 

Who wrote this diary? And what role did the author play in the Revolutionary War?

It was interesting, educational and captured our attention. There are other episodes available to watch online here.  If you could coordinate with the time periods you are studying in history it would be even more valuable. If not, enjoy it for hooking your kids on history!