Read & Romp Story Collection
Read & Romps are stories we have read to young children both in person and online to introduce them to themes relating to liberty at a very young age. Each story also included a corresponding craft activity.
We invite you to enjoy our collection of Read & Romp Stories below. All readings can be enlarged to full screen for optimum enjoyment. Details of each corresponding activity are provided as well.
Bunny Cakes by Rosemary Wells
Click below to make a craft.
The Ugly Dumpling by Stephanie Campisi
Our thanks to the publisher, Mighty Media Press
Click below to make a craft.
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña
Click below to make a craft.
You Are (Not) Small by Anna Kang
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One by Kathryn Otoshi
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I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont
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How Do Dinosaurs say I’m Mad? by Jane Yolen & Mark Teaque
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Duck & Goose Go to the Beach by Tad Hills
A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni
Click on images below to create these crafts.
Flight School by Lita Judge
Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev
Sticks by Diane Alber
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VIRTUAL NLM@Night
The Museum offers a wide variety of engaging digital experiences. Our Virtual NLM@Night series includes fun and informative entertainment on the subject of liberty specifically for adults.Upcoming Events Include:
How to Create Change: An Interactive Virtual Tour, Tuesday, January 26, 5pm
Cocktails with a Cause: Speak Up Open Mic Nite, Thursday, January 28, 5pm
Get You a Babe Who Can Do Both, Valentine’s Special, Saturday, February 13, 8pm
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Looking for fun and educational virtual experiences for your students this school year? Let the National Liberty Museum’s educators bring liberty to life through tours, group discussions, games, crafts, and more that tell the amazing stories of ordinary people who did extraordinary things in the name of freedom and equality.You'll find complete information here.
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The National Liberty Museum celebrated its 15th annual Awards of Valor, presented by Your Local Chevrolet Dealers, via a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. The event included several notable keynote speakers and was attended by the honorees, their families and colleagues,Learn more here about their impressive and inspirational stories.
NLM Honors Medical Professionals
The National Liberty Museum is proud to host its annual Healthcare Heroes Awards, presented by Teva Pharmaceuticals. This international awards program recognizes inspirational heroes in healthcare research and treatment whose accomplishments have profoundly benefited their patients, their field, and the global community.The 2020 Awards Ceremony was held virtually on December 3.
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NLM Honors Outstanding Educators in the Delaware Valley and Beyond
The National Liberty Museum celebrated its 14th annual Teacher as Hero Award sponsored by State Farm® with a Virtual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, September 24. The ceremony honored 10 inspiring teachers who make a difference in the lives of their students. To mark the occasion, State Farm Representatives, National Liberty Museum leadership, friends and family gathered via Zoom to celebrate the accomplishments of these exceptional educators.
Learn their stories here.
NLM honors 14 inspiring students from across the country
The National Liberty Museum celebrated its 20th annual TD Bank Young Heroes Awards with a Virtual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, September 12. The ceremony honored 14 inspiring students, ages 18 and younger, who identified an area where liberty was lacking and took action to make positive change in their local schools or communities.Learn about these amazing young people here.
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