Founding Mothers

Twelve remarkable and innovative women who forged the United States and Canada. From explorers to writers to revolutionaries and business women, the spirit of independence lives brightly in these ladies from diverse backgrounds. Discover the lives ofAbigail Smith AdamsLouisa Catherine John AdamsSally HemingsMartha Wayles Skelton JeffersonDolley Payne Todd MadisonAbigail MinisPocahontas (Matoaka)Margaret Bayard SmithCharlotte Small ThompsonMarie-Madeleine Jarret de VerchèresMercy Otis WarrenMartha Dandridge Custis Washington   Music appendix features songs popular in Colonial America, including "e;Heart's Ease,"e; "e;Chester,"e; "e;We Gather Together,"e; "e;Hail Columbia,"e; and a special rendering of "e;The Star Spangled Banner."e; Perfect for all ages!