"Spirits of 76" - Five Voices of the Revolution

Step into the Revolution through five unforgettable voices in Spirits of 76 - Five Voices of the Revolution. From the halls of independence to the front lines of everyday life, this program brings the era to life through the words and experiences of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Abigail Adams, Thomas Paine, and Jeffrey Brace. Portrayed in part through a first-person performance by Dave Baker, Iowa writer and blogger of "The 29th State," this one-hour program explores how the Revolution began, why independence was declared, and what it meant to those who lived it-from a signer and a statesman to a writer, a woman, and a man who fought for freedom while still enslaved.