The Cottage Meeting Series
12 Presentations
The spirit of America is alive! It thunders in homes all across this nation. There is hope for America. It is the hope that swells within our own hearts – it is our vision of the future. We are the hope of America. Liberty begins with us.
Anchored in Hope
No Place Like Home
Ladies First
Foundation of Faith
Valor of Virtue
Power of Patriotism
America: Share the Story
Capture the Sunshine
A Time to Sow
The Wheat and The Chaff
Law of The Harvest
Raising a New Generation of Patriots
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The Cottage Meeting Series
12 Presentations
2023
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Presentation #1 – Anchored In Hope
In Search of America’s
National Treasure
A film by Kirk Cameron
by Cleon Skousen,
Also available at the National
Center for Constitutional Studies
Restoring Our Garden of Liberty
by Marlene Peterson, Tammy Hulse, and Kimberly Fletcher
Constitution
by Pamela Romney Openshaw
George Washington
by Andrew M. Allison
One Nation Under God
Speaks to America Today
Ragged Old Flag
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Presentation #2 – No Place Like Home
Liberty Begins at Home
by Kimberly Fletcher
Pillars of Liberty
compiled by Kimberly Fletcher
45 Communist Goals
Simplicity with Perseverence
by Kimberly Fletcher
Join Curtis Bowers for a fascinating look at the people and groups that have successfully targeted America’s morality and freedom in their effort to grind America down.
Protecting the streets is second nature to these men. Raising their children in a God-honoring way? That’s courageous. This is a great movie that emphasizes the role of the father.
by Ben Carson
In America the Beautiful, Dr. Ben Carson helps us learn from our past in order to chart a better course for our future.
This book, “Our home”, by C.E. Sargent, a replication of a pre 1890 book, has been restored by humans, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.
Rules of Civility
The Art of Virtue
Benjamin Franklin
Bible
Resource Guide
The Movie
The Book
at the National Prayer Breakfast
with Obama Present
God’s Hand in the Building of America
Events and people who prepared the way.
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Presentation #3 – Ladies First
The Gathering Place
by Kimberly Fletcher
Ladies First
Excerpt from “WOMEN: America’s Last Best Hope
A Woman’s Influence
Excerpt from “WOMEN: America’s Last Best Hope
Teaching Boys to Respect Women
Institute for Family Studies
Teach Your Daughters to Respect Men
The Spectrum
Raising Girls to Be Ladies
The Mom Initiative
10 Thoughts on Raising Boys to Be Men
The Unlikely Homeschool
Gifted Hands (Movie Trailer)
Music Video: I Am America (Krista Branch)
by Colleen Down
by Kimberly Fletcher
by Agnes Turnbull, 1988
By Patricia Edwards Clyne
This book is out of print and hard to come by, so get a copy if you can find it.
Principle 8
by Cleon Skousen,
Also available at the National
Center for Constitutional Studies
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Presentation #4 – Foundation of Faith
COMING SOON
CONSIDER WATCHING
Fires of Faith
The Coming Forth of the King James Bible
Time for Remembering
by Tammy Hulse
Story Bible
Inspirational Quotes
Born Free
by Kimberly Fletcher
A Columbine Father
Message from Darrell Scott
Two Disc Video Set
King James Version
Constitution
by Pamela Romney Openshaw
TV Mini Series 1999 – IMDb
by Peter Marshall & David Manuel
by Peter Marshall & David Manuel
Principle 8
by Cleon Skousen,
Also available at the National
Center for Constitutional Studies
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Presentation #5 – The Valor of Virtue
The Heart of Education
by Kimberly Fletcher
Nobility of a Boy
adapted from a story by Margaret Eggleston
Liber and Public Virtue
by Oliver DeMille
Pursuit of a Virtuous Life
Form used in this Presentation #5
by Gerald N. Lund
by Arbinger Institute
by C.S. Lewis
by Sid Fleischman
by George Orwell
by Robert Constant
by C. Terry Warner
by Pamela Romney Openshaw
Benjamin Franklin
Book of Virtues
by Linda Kavelin Popov, Dan Popov & John Kavelin
by Eric Mextaxas
A Story of George Washington
Volume 1 by Mara L. Pratt
Restoring Our Garden of Liberty
by Marlene Peterson, Tammy Hulse, and Kimberly Fletcher
Chapter beginning on page 62
and Rise Up Ye Women
Chapter beginning on page 197
This is a great film to watch together with your family.
Great discussions can come from the film depicting this true story of perseverance
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Presentation #6 – Power of Patriotism
A Place Called Liberty
by Kimberly Fletcher
Nothing to Love About America?
by Marlene Peterson
A Dream Called America
Declaration of Independence
Star Spangled Banner
by Ron Carter
by Chris & Ted Stewart
by Stephen Palmer
by Bonnie Johnson Fite
by Bonnie Johnson Fite
Constitution
by Pamela Romney Openshaw
In Search of America’s
National Treasure
A film by Kirk Cameron
by Cleon Skousen,
Also available at the National
Center for Constitutional Studies
American Exceptionalism
The Audio wouldn’t work to play the National Anthem at a school basketball game. It got quiet and a little awkward then out of nowhere one of the boy’s dad steps up big time and sings with no mic, no music, just talent and passion
by Evangelo Morris
Music Video by Lee Greenwood & US Soldiers
Music Video by Brooks & Dunn
Music Video by Lee Greenwood
Music Video by Aaron Tippin
Fans Join In Singing Of Incredible National Anthem Before Jets vs. Ravens | NFL
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Presentation #7 – America: Share the Story
Patriot’s Reading List & Resources
Compiled by Kimberly Fletcher
Are You Just Reading to Them?
by Rachel DeMille
Once Upon A Time
by Sara DeMille
Three Little Pigs
Storybook
My America Story Book
Libraries of Hope
My World Story Book
Libraries of Hope
by Cleon Skousen,
Also available at the National
Center for Constitutional Studies
Constitution
by Pamela Romney Openshaw
by Katharine Ross
by Ann McGovern
by Mara Pratt
by
by Cheryl Harness
by Bonnie Johnson Fite
by Timothy Ballard
12 Volumes
by Esther Hoskins Forbes
By E. B. White
by Brian P. Trotter
by Rebekka Parry
by Jim Trelease
by Kate Waters
by Kate Waters
by Brian P. Trotter and William S. Norton
by P. J. Lynch
Resource Guide
God’s Hand in the Building of America
Events and people who prepared the way.
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Presentation #8 – Capture the Sunshine
Story That Unites Us
by Kimberly Fletcher
We’re Not Poor
by Marlene Peterson
The Birdman of Alcatraz
by A. Dean Byrd and Mark D. Chamberlain.
The Nobleman and the Seed
Man’s Search for Meaning
by Kimberly Fletcher
Being the Change
by Kimberly Fletcher
Corrie Ten Boom Forgiveness
Originally published in Guideposts Magazine
Friendship Train
by Kimberly Fletcher
by Cleon Skousen,
Also available at the National
Center for Constitutional Studies
Restoring Our Garden of Liberty
by Marlene Peterson, Tammy Hulse, and Kimberly Fletcher
Bible
by Gerald N. Lund
by Jim Stovall
by Spencer Johnson
by Viktor Frankl
Ray Charles
America the Beautiful
Ray Charles performs “America the Beautiful” prior to Game 2 of the World Series
John Wayne
Swing Out Sweet Land (NBC Special)
John Wayne Tribute
1970 A star-studded tribute to America starring John Wayne, Lorne Greene, William Shatner, Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, Ann-Margret, Lucille Ball, Jack Benny, Hugh O’Brian, Roscoe Lee Browne, Glen Campbell, Greg Morris, Ross Martin, Johnny Cash, Roy Clark, Bing Crosby, Phyllis Diller, Bob Hope, Celeste Holm, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Tom Smothers, Red Skelton, Leslie Uggams, Dennis Weaver, Ed McMahon and more.
Some segments contain adult humor—very mild by today’s standards—but still what we would consider inappropriate for children. So if you decide to share it with your family, make sure you watch it first. There is a lot of really good content and historic segments mixed with humor from some of the most popular actors and comedians of the day. It is presented in a variety show way but there is much value in it and if no other reason, it is just nice to see so many actors in Hollywood openly demonstrating their love for America.
What would John Wayne do?
America
by Dustin James
Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep
by Krista Branch
America the Beautiful
with lyrics
Have You Forgotten?
by Darryl Worley
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Presentation #9 – A Time to Sow
by Pamela Romney Openshaw
Family: It’s About Time
Fortifying Our Homes
by Lisa Cummins
Mind Your Manners
by Cherie Cawley
Restoring Our Garden of Liberty
by Marlene Peterson, Tammy Hulse, and Kimberly Fletcher
by Liz Edmunds
by Nicholeen Peck
How teenagers can cultivate good manners by manifesting a real desire to get along with others.
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Presentation #10 – The Wheat and The Chaff
The 17th Amendment
and the Destruction of Federalism
by Earl Taylor
Constitution Day
by Olga Weber
The Constitution
of the United States
U.S. Constitution
Breakdown
by Cameron Taylor
Freedom Series – Library of Hope
The Courts, the Constitution, & Religion
by David Barton
by NCCS
by Cleon Skousen,
Also available at the National
Center for Constitutional Studies
A Catechism on the Constitution of the United States
Currently out of stock
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
by
by Rebecca M. Siebach
by NCCS
I Love America – Volume 1
US Constitution and
Government Student Journal
America Becomes a Nation
The Constitution for Kids audio series is designed to give the future guardians of our liberties a fun interactive introduction to the United States Constitution.
Homeschool Curriculum for Kids
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Presentation #11 – Law of The Harvest
Not Yours to Give
by Edward Sylvester Ellis
Self Reliance
by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Fort Knox
Excerpt from WOMEN: America’s Last Best Hope
The Pilgrims Experiment
by Dr. Harold Pease
The Joy of Family Gardening
by Maria Rodale
Planning Your First Vegetable Garden
By Andrea Beck
Plan a Garden to Feed Your Family
Home Reliance
The Great Depression
According to Milton Freedman
by Cleon Skousen,
Also available at the National
Center for Constitutional Studies
Constitution
by Pamela Romney Openshaw
The Beginnings
by David Barton & Tim Barton
by Jean Craighead George
In the Freedom Series from Libraries of Hope
by Milton Friedman
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Presentation #12 – Raising a New Generation of Patriots
A Mother’s Garden
by Kimberly Fletcher
The Urgent Need to Teach
the Constitution to the Rising Generation
by Earl Taylor
Raising George Washington
Excerpt from “WOMEN: America’s Last Best Hope
Education Options
Empowered Moms
I Love America – Volume 1
Vacation Liberty School
Faith, Hope, and Charity: Curriculum and Planning Guide
A parent’s resource for teaching and nurturing a new generation of patriots. A K-12 Education Resource website created by Moms for America.
Teaches principles for an agency based education.
Liberty Kids – Watch All 40 Episodes For Free!
The Great American Experience
When the Flag Goes By
by NEST Entertainment
Libraries of Hope
Of special interest to the Moms for America community:
My America Story Book: A sampling of American history stories from pre-1923 literature. Stories are available to listen to or to read. You will also find Fine Art and Music to go along with the topics. Children can create their own My America Story Book with images provided.
Libraries of Hope Online Library
Here are thousands of children’s history and cultural books sorted by topics and genre and linked to free digital reads. To find the books, click on a topic of interest, and then click on one of the buttons at the top of the page. To open a book, click on the icon next to the title.
Catch the Vision Introductory Course
Learn more about the Well-Educated Heart philosophy of learning and find even more free resources and how to use them. Some families use it as a complete Homeschooling program.