Education Materials for Liberty Hall Video

John & Margaretta Brown & Their Life At Liberty Hall of Kentucky

Frequently asked questions about the Liberty Hall video and lesson plans

EDUCATOR INFORMATION

READ ABOUT LIBERTY HALL'S HISTORY
History of Liberty Hall Historic Site
Read this page to learn about Frankfort history and the Browns of Liberty Hall.

CHOOSE A LESSON PLAN

Lesson Plan #1: Painting Portraits
4th-6th grades
Takes a look into the history of portraits throughout the United States while taking a extensive look at one of John Brown’s portraits found in Liberty Hall. You will need to explore the National Portrait Gallery Website to acquire some images for this lesson
1. Download the Lesson Plan
2. Go to the National Portrait Gallery Website for help with this lesson plan
3. Print out portrait of John Brown

Lesson Plan #2: Jobs in the 18th and 19th Century
4th-6th grades
Explores the occupations in Kentucky around 1800 and compares them to jobs that women and men hold today.
1. Download the Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan #3: Family Letter Writing: Leaving a Legacy
4th-5th grades
Helps students learn more about one main source of historical information: letters. Allows students to learn about primary and secondary sources and to learn about correct forms of letter writing
1. Download the Lesson Plan
2. Download Images of ten-year-old Orlando’s letters to his mother and brother:
Letter dated November 25, 1810
Letter dated March 17, 1811

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FAQ

What information is included in these lesson plans?
The lesson plans on the Liberty Hall website are for grades 4th, 5th, and 6th. The video of Liberty Hall can be successfully used to teach about Kentucky and United States history and to cover topics such as government, art appreciation, creative writing, etc. Teachers should read the Educator Information page and then choose the lesson plan that works best. Extensions are included for each lesson plan so lessons can be directed according to the needs of the students.

Where can I find the Liberty Hall of Kentucky video?

KET will feed the video on KET3/KET Star Channel. Visit the KET website for more information on the video and the schedule of airing times. You can also sign up for KET E-news on KET's website: www.ket.org

If you miss the feed dates or would like your classroom to own a copy, you can purchase the KET Video for $18.00 from Liberty Hall. Simply contact Liberty Hall at libhall@dcr.net for ordering information.

Can my class take a field trip to Liberty Hall?

Yes! We would love to have you and your students come to Frankfort and visit Liberty Hall. We provide a specialized student tour where students can learn about Liberty Hall at Liberty Hall where the Brown family lived 200 years ago. Please visit our School Tours page or email libhall@dcr.net for further information.