M. Graham Clark Chapter

Missouri Sons of the American Revolution

Speakers Available For Programs

Members of the MGC Chapter are available to present programs at schools or other organizations. Contact the member listed to arrange for a presentation.
Civil War Battle of Glasgow, MO. Presenter: J.Y. Miller. Program is about 1 hour in length and is a live narrated slide show on the battle and associated history. Program suitable for middle school thru adult age groups.

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John Donaldson, Greatest Left-Handed Pitcher Ever Presenter J.Y. Miller. Program is 45 minutes in length and is a live narrated slide show. The program tells the story of John Donaldson, who was born in Glasgow, MO. Donaldson played baseball in the Negro Leagues prior to Baseball's integration. He is a member of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and was called "The greatest pitcher" by Satchel Paige. Records show over 5000 strikeouts in his career. His integrity and personal honor was at least the equal of his great baseball ability. Program suitable for all ages.

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American Military Chaplains Presenter: J. Y. Miller. Program is about 1hour in length and is a live narrated slide show. The history of the American Military Chaplain is traced from the time of the revolution to the present day. Individual profiles of Chaplains are presented including the 9 Chaplains who have received the Medal Of Honor. Program is suitable for high school and older. Very recommended for military or religious groups.

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Christmas at Valley Forge Presenter: J. Y. Miller. Program is about 1/2 hour in length and is a live narrated slide show. The 6 month encappment of Washington and his troops at Valley Forge is covered. References to the struggles during the winter and the contributions of Lafayette and Von Steuben are made with an emphasis on the ethnic diversity of the troops. Suitable for any age. Good for Christmas season,but can be enjoyed at any time.

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Notable People of Howard County, Missouri Presenter: J. Y. Miller. Program is about 1/2 hour in length and is a live narrated slide show. A brief introduction of 17 notable people from Howard County. The selection includes the man for whom the county is named and country music performer Sara Evans.Suitable for all ages.

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Boone's Lick Trail & Salt Lick Presenter: J. Y. Miller. Program is about 3/4 hour in length and is a live narrated slide show. The sstory of the Boone family's involvement in the Boone's Lick trail and the Boone's Lick State Historical Site where salt was harvested..Suitable for all ages.

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The Cal Hubbard Story Presenter: J. Y. Miller. Program is about 3/4 hour in length and is a live narrated slide show. The story of Cal Hubbard, member of both the NFL Hall of Fame and the MLB Hall of Fame. He played his first year of football for Glasgow High School.
The "Missouri Waltz" Presenter: J. Y. Miller. Program is about 1 hour in length and is a live narrated slide show. How the Missouri Waltz came to be our State Song and the controversery over its' origin...Suitable for all ages.

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"Silent Night" Presenter: J. Y. Miller. Program is about 1/2 hour in length and is a live narrated slide show. The history of the Christmas song, Silent Night. Good for Christmas...Suitable for all ages.

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Francis Marion: A Patriot but not "The Patriot" : Presenter Bruce Hillis 30 - 45 Minutes. An introduction to Lt. Colonel Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, distinguished hero of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. The presentation will focus on Marion's accomplishments as a partisan-militia brigade commander, in his home colony of South Carolina, during the period from the fall of Charleston in May of 1780 to the British evacuation of Charleston in December 1782. The presentation includes the physical and personality traits that distinguish Marion from Benjamin Martin, the partisan hero of the 2000 movie, "The Patriot", starring Mel Gibson which was, in part, based on Francis Marion.

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Redden's Recollections:- Presenter Bruce Hillis - 30 minutes. The program is a theatrical portrayal of an aging Patriot of the American Revolution as he attempts to recall his service record for the preparation of his pension application. The presentation is suitable for middle school students thru adult groups.

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Revolutionary Uniforms & Clothing:- Presenter Russ DeVenney & Associates - 1 hour. Russ DeVenney and other SAR members will discuss clothing and uniforms of the Revolutionary period. Audiance members will have the oppportunity to actually wear examples of the clothing. The presentation is suitable for middle school or high school students.

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POW March To Quebec:- Presenter Mitchell Moore - 1 hour. The program is a recounting of the presenter's 17-year-old patriot ancestor's 1775 march to Quebec, his time as a POW, the defense of the Delaware River, Rhode Island's Black Regiment, Valley Forge and Baron von Steuben and the army that fought in the heat at Monmouth, and the attempt to coordinate with the French at the Battle of Rhode Island. The presentation is suitable for middle school students thru adult groups. The presenter is a former middle school teacher.

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