Peachtree City Adventures - From Air Aerobatics to Zombies There's Something for Everyone

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A few weeks ago we visited Peachtree City for a short weekend getaway. It was our first time visiting this spectacular city and we fell in love. Peachtree City is located just 26 miles South of Atlanta and is the perfect place to live, work or play.

In the 1950's a group of developers joined forces to build a planned community on over 12,000 acres in Fayette County.And in 1959 Peachtree City was chartered. There are 5 villages in Peachtree City each connected by over 90 miles of multi-use recreational and golf cart paths. Peachtree City's current villages are Aberdeen, Braelinn, Glenloch, Kedron, and Wilksmoor and each has their own shopping areas, elementary schools, recreational parks, facilities and more. There is something for everyone in this amazing city including outdoor recreation, leisure activities, nationally recognized festivals and more.

During our visit we stayed at the beautiful, serene Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree Hotel. And we had the opportunity to catch the breathtaking plane stunts at The Great Georgia AirShow, geocache on the Peachtree City pathways and tour film locations on The Southern Hollywood Film Tour.

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New Liberty - Anthem For A Nation DVD Review

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New Liberty Videos is a family-owned Christian company dedicated to producing quality family friendly, educational DVDs. The company was founded by Brian Barkley, a former Hollywood television editor who became a follower of Jesus in 1977 while producing the documentary "Set Free."

A moms review: 
We received a copy of Anthem for a Nation to review and have watched it a few times over the last several weeks. This American history documentary explores the qualities that make America great. The DVD is about 42 minutes long  and also includes 2 special features.

Anthem for a Nation is recommended for a general audience, however it is recommended that parents preview the video before showing it to their children as there may be subjects that you are not ready to discuss with younger children yet. I watched this DVD with my 8 and 7 year old and there was definitely at least one topic that I had to discuss with them further afterwards, and that was the topic of abortion.

The video offers a Christian worldview on the history of America. The message is very powerful and explains the question, "why has America prospered like no other nation in the history of the World?" It is a known fact that America was founded on Christian principles, but did you know that there is actually scripture carved into many of the historical monuments? Or that the several federal building and monuments in Washington, D.C form a perfect cross when viewed aerially? Or that the 10 Commandments hang above the Chief Justice in the United States Supreme Court? These were just some of the many interesting facts we learned from this DVD. 

Throughout the documentary there are beautiful patriotic music pieces and breathtaking scenes depicting American life, history and landscapes. In between the various montages the narrator tells viewers about the Christian background of our nation. He shares facts about the constitution, government buildings, and how God has been systematically removed from our nation's principles over the years. And he dives into how the Bible and prayer have been removed from public schools.

We enjoyed the film and my children found it very engaging. Though I didn't fully agree with every aspect of the film, I did enjoy all the fantastic facts about the history of our nation and do feel that it is important for my children to learn about the founding principles of our country and why we are able to enjoy so many of the freedoms we have today.

Our country is definitely in dire need of help for many reasons and this DVD encourages Christians to renew the qualities and freedom our country was founded on to preserve it for future generations.

The additional features were really amazing and a great bonus for us since we are currently learning about WWII. In the first special feature Maria Anne Hirschmann tells her amazing story of living in Nazi occupied Czechoslovakia. In the second special feature Kitt Werthmann tells her story of growing up in Austria under Hitler's regime.

After watching the documentary we decided to do some further research. We hopped online and took a virtual fieldtrip to some of the monuments and  places that were shown in the film and learned more about each of them.

You can view a 15 minute preview here.

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Revolutionary War Films For Children

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My last two war film posts were such a huge hit that I figured I should just continue working through the wars. You can view the other lists here: WWII Films For Children and Civil War Films and Apps For Children.

Here is a list of Revolutionary films (movies and documentaries) that are child friendly (PG-13 and below ratings).

War is always a very sensitive subject and can be a very tricky one to discuss with children due to the horrific nature of the events. These are documentaries and movies that we would allow our children to watch with parental supervision. However children's maturity levels and parent views are all different so before letting your children watch these I encourage you to preview them first!

Revolutionary War films for children:
1) Drums Along the Mohawk - Amazon - Newlyweds Gil and Lana Martin try to establish a farm in the Mohawk Valley but are menaced by Indians and Tories as the Revolutionary War begins.
2) John Adams - Amazon - 7 part mini series about the life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years.
3) April Morning - Netflix - The "April Morning" here is the famous April 19, 1775 upon which the "Shot heard 'round the world" was fired, signaling the start of the American Revolution. Faithful to author Howard Fast's somewhat revisionist view that the skirmishes between the Colonial militia and the British troops in Lexington and Concord (Massachusetts) were precipitated as much by fervent American patriots led by Solomon Chandler as by any "Redcoat" belligerence.
4) Johnny Tremain - Amazon - Johnny Tremain is drawn into the Revolutionary War, and becomes a patriot fighting to free the colonies from England. Along the way he learns about life and about himself.
5) The Crossing - YouTube - A dramatization of George Washington's perilous gamble of crossing the Delaware River and attacking the British forces at Trenton
6) All For Liberty - Amazon - It is 1775. Henry Felder, a Swiss-German colonist, lives with his family in the British colony of South Carolina. After many years of struggling with corrupt British rulers, Felder is urged by the new patriot governor to write Articles of Separation from the English King. Felder's old Indian fighting comrade forms a Tory militia to assist the Crown as the fight heats up.
7) The Scarlet Coat - Amazon - Colonial counter-intelligence officer Cornel Wilde poses as a deserter to ferret out a British spy in this action-packed Revolutionary War adventure.
8) America - YouTube - The story of a family caught up in the American Revolutionary War.
9) 1776 - Amazon - A musical retelling of the American Revolution's political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence.
10) Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor - Netflix DVD - On the glorious battlefields of the American Revolution, two great generals distinguished themselves; George Washington and Benedict Arnold.
11) Jamestown: The Beginning - Amazon - Historical overview of America's first permanent English settlement, including Jamestown's origins in England and the first quarter century of the colony's existence.
12) America: The Story of Us (Season 1, Episodes 1 and 2) - Amazon - The colonies declare independence, taking on the might of the British Empire. Washington's army is near defeat, but new weapons and battle tactics turn the tide. Forged through revolution, a new nation is born.
13) Revolution - Amazon - Revolution is a 1985 historical drama directed by Hugh Hudson, written by Robert Dillon and starring Al Pacino, Donald Sutherland and Nastassja Kinski. The film stars Pacino as a New York fur trapper who involuntarily gets enrolled in the Revolutionary forces during the American Revolutionary War
14) American Revolution Animated Kids Lesson - No More Kings - Schoolhouse Rock
 - YouTube - School House Rock is an animated children's cartoon that teaches about the Constitution, the American Revolution, and other aspects of American politics, civics, and U.S. History.
15) Liberty's Kids - American Revolution Episodes - YouTube - Watch all 39 episodes which deal with the American Revolution
16) The American Revolution (Documentary) - YouTube - History Channel series on the Revolutionary War17) PBS The War That made America Documetary (2 parts) - YouTube - PBS documentary on the Revolutionary War.

I will continue adding more films and apps to this list as I come across them so be sure to pin or bookmark the post for future reference.

*We may let our children watch things other parents may not approve of. So before you let your children watch any of these I encourage you to preview them first.

Documentary printable:

This journal page is great for any documentary, get yours here for FREE or click the photo below.

What are some of your favorite child friendly Revolutionary War films or documentaries?

Civil War Films and Apps For Children

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The Civil War is a huge part of Georgia history and it is almost a guarantee that we will learn something new about the Civil War during our fieldtrip adventures. And it is inevitable that my children will have questions and will want to learn even more afterwards. Thankfully there are amazing films and apps to help us out.

Here is a list of Civil War films (movies and documentaries) that are child friendly (PG-13 and below ratings). As well as several great Civil War Apps.

War is always a very sensitive subject and can be a very tricky one to discuss with children due to the horrific nature of the events. Civil War films tend to be very bloody and gory, since it was one of the bloodiest battles in our history. These are documentaries and movies that we have allowed our children to watch with parental supervision. However children's maturity levels and parent views are all different so before letting your children watch these I encourage you to preview them first!

Civil War films for children:

- Dog Jack - Redbox - During the Civil War, a slave boy and his dog escape from a plantation, join the Union army and eventually face their former master on the battlefield.
-Ken Burns: The Civil War - Netflix - a documentary depicting the action of famous Civil War battles. Includes stories of soldiers and generals and the president.
-Death and the Civil War - Netflix - A film that explores how the American Civil War created a "republic of suffering" and charts the war's far reaching social, political and social impact.
-National Geographic: Civil War Gold - Netflix - Excavators and explorers uncover the mysteries of the SS Republic, a steamship that sank in 1865.
-Fields of Valor - Netflix - The miniseries brings to life the intimate accounts of brave men on both sides of the Civil War, the bloodiest conflict the U.S has ever know.
-Gettysburg - Amazon Prime - The epic story of the three day battle that forever changed the course of the American Civil War, this sweeping drama is compassionately recounted through the eyes of soldiers.
-Gods and Generals - Amazon Prime - The rise and fall of legendary war hero Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson as he leads the Confederacy to great success against the Union from 1861 to 1863. Prequel to the 1993 classic "Gettysburg".
-The Red Badge of Courage - Amazon Prime - Truncated adaptation of Stephen Crane's novel about a Civil War Union soldier who struggles to find the courage to fight in the heat of battle.
-Warriors of Honor - Amazon Prime - The Revolutionary War united America. Less than one hundred years later, a bloody Civil War divided it. Most Americans believe that Southerners fought to preserve slavery; however, a much deeper divide existed between the North and South. Two drastically different cultures had emerged on the American landscape.
-How the West Was Won - Amazon Prime - A family saga covering several decades of Westward expansion in the nineteenth century--including the Gold Rush, the Civil War, and the building of the railroads.
-The Civil War, Part I: Crash Course US History - YouTube

-The Civil War Trust - YouTube - has tons of awesome videos (I love their 4 minute videos)
-Conflict in the South (2 part) Liberty Kids - YouTube
-Causes Of The American Civil War  - YouTube
-A Summary of The Civil War - YouTube
-Johnny Shilo - YouTube
-History.com Civil War videos

Civil War Apps (FREE):
-Civil War Battles - Android - Civil War Battles is a detailed turn-based simulation of combat from the American Civil War. Unit types include infantry, cavalry, artillery, gunboats, and supply wagons as well as leaders which can significantly determine the outcome of a battle just based on their own personal leadership and command abilities.
-American Civil War Gazette - Android - With the advent of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War (ACW) upon us, this is a simple app + widget that will unfold the news headlines and events of the ACW in real-time as they occurred.
-Atlanta Campaign Battle App - IOS and Android - The Atlanta Campaign Battle App™ is the perfect touring partner for your visits to North Georgia’s Civil War battlefields. Our GPS-enabled tour application allows you to discover the great historical sites associated with this pivotal 1864 campaign.
-Civil War Interactive Tour - IOS and Android - Sandy Springs has a rich, complex Civil War history.  This app is a wonderful new asset that residents and visitors to the area can utilize to learn more of the pivotal role the area played during the turbulent summer of 1864, when Union General William T. Sherman unleashed his Army to cross the Chattahoochee River and take the City of Atlanta.
-Marietta's Cannonball Trail -  IOS and Android - Download this app for a voice narrated, guided tour of Marietta’s Cannonball Trail. Stops include: Cheatham Hill and the Illinois Monument, Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park, Kolb’s Farm, The Marietta Confederate Cemetery and many antebellum homes.
-History Here - IOS and Android -  an interactive travel guide to thousands of historic locations across the United States.

A few months ago The Civil War in Four Minutes was available to watch online but was removed for copyright infringement. It was absolutely amazing though and I highly recommend purchasing The Civil War In Four Minutes DVD. Here is the trailer.

I will continue adding more films and apps to this list as I come across them so be sure to pin or bookmark the post for future reference.

More suggestions:
-FREE Civil War resources
-Your Story Hour - General Lee Hero of the South

*We may let our children watch things other parents may not approve of. So before you let your children watch any of these I encourage you to preview them first.

Documentary printable:

This journal page is great for any documentary, get yours here for FREE or click the photo below.

What are some of your favorite child friendly Civil War films or apps?

World War II Films For Children

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My children have both been really into WWII history lately. So after much research I have compiled a list of WWII films (movies and documentaries) that are child friendly and can be found on Netflix or at Redbox.

WWII is a very sensitive subject and can be a very tricky one to discuss with children due to the horrific nature of the events. These are documentaries and movies that we have allowed our 7 and 8 year old watch with parental supervision. However children's maturity levels and parent views are all different so before letting your children watch these I encourage you to preview them first!

WWII films for children (ages 7 and older):

1) Boy In The Striped Pajamas (Netflix) - when a German family moves from Berlin to Poland, a young boy befriends a boy who lives on the other side of the fence, unaware he's a Jewish prisoner. (PG-13 rating)
2) Monuments Men (Redbox) - an unlikely World War II platoon is tasked to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their owners. (PG-13 rating)
3) Mystery Files Hitler (Redbox) - what happened in WWI that turned socially awkward loner Adolf Hitler into the most infamous dictator in human history? (TV-PG rating)
4) Steal a Pencil for Me (Netflix) - this moving documentary chronicles the unshakable romance between a couple who met and fell in love while in a Nazi concentration camp (NR)
5) Pearl Harbor: Legacy of Attack (Netflix) - dive deep into the waters of the historic Pearl Harbor to find the remains of a Japanese sub and examine the wreckage of the USS Arizona. (TV PG rating)
6) Tora! Tora! Tora! The Attack On Pearl Harbor (Netflix) - the movie is named for the Japanese phrase that signals the start of an attack. In this film the American and Japanese versions of the bombing of Pear harbor are told. (G rating)
7) Search for the Battleship Bismarck (Netflix) - join Dr. Robert Ballard on a gripping underwater journey to discover the secrets of the Bismarck, a notorious World War II-era German battleship. (TV-PG rating)
8) The Diary of Anne Frank (Netflix) - based on the classic book, teenage Anne Frank tells in her own words, how she and her Jewish family hid from the Nazis during WWII. (NR)
9) The Book Thief (Redbox) - while subjected to the horrors of World War II Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. In the basement of her home, a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her adoptive parents. (PG-13 rating)
10) Life Is Beautiful (Netflix) - a Jewish waiter, his wife and their son are sent to a concentration camp, where the waiter tries to protect his son's innocence by playing a game (PG-13 rating)
11) Nova: 3D Spies of WWII (Neflix) - discover the little-known secrets of Allied spies whose photography helped thwart new German weapons technology at the height of World War II. (TV-PG rating)
12) History in HD: The Last Bomb (Netflix) - rarely seen combat footage takes viewers along for a 21st Bomber Command's long distance strikes on Tokyo near the end of WWII. (TV-PG rating)
13) Paper Clips (Netflix) - struggling to understand the enormity of the  Holocaust, students at a Tennessee middle school collect 6 million paper clips to grasp the concept. (G rating)

WWII films for older or more mature children:

1) Auschwitz Inside The Nazi State (Netflix) - this is a documentary series that tackles one of history's most disquieting subjects: the Holocaust and infamous Aushwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. (TV-PG rating)
2) The Winds of War (Netflix) - the trials of the Henry and Jastrow families in the early years of World War II. (NR)
3) World War II Final Days (Netflix) - witness the accounts of those who survived the final days of WWII, from soldiers on the front lines to citizens on the streets of Berlin. (TV-14 rating)
4) Hitlers Children (Netflix) - the descendants of Hermann Goering, Heinrich Himmler and Amon Goeth come to terms with the role their families played in the Holocaust. (NR)
5) Ken Burns: The War (Neflix) - a 7 part series that brings to life WWII through the harrowing personal accounts of soldiers and others from "typical" American towns. (TV-14)
6) Inside The Nazi Hunters (Netflix) - this series documents the work of Nazi hunters who chased down a few of the most hated individuals on earth, often employing controversial methods. (NR)
7) Secrets of the Dead: Deadliest Battle (Netflix) - aided by archival film, eyewitness accounts and long buried documents, this probing documentary looks at Germany's 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union. (NR)

I will continue adding more films to this list as I come across them so be sure to pin or bookmark the post for future reference.

*We may let our children watch things other parents may not approve of. So before you let your children watch any of these I encourage you to preview them first.

I will try to post a top 10 list of our favorite documentaries and films at least once a month!

Documentary printable:

This journal page is great for any documentary, get yours here for FREE or click the photo below.

What are some of your favorite child friendly WWII films?