Learn
about our Past Presidents & Founding Fathers |
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43 “Life
of a President“ Wall Panels |
Information wall panels are arranged around the perimeter
of the main exhibit area to form a “walk of fame” for the
presidents. Each panel depicts the official portrait of
the president as provided by the White House Historical
Society, the highlights of their presidency, significant
personal facts about their lives before & after the
presidency, a portrait of their “first lady” including
highlights of her roll, and other photos or text where
appropriate.
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Founding Fathers Exhibits |
A12 foot wide arch standing on marble columns
and reading "Founding Father's Theater" serve
as a backdrop to an accurate reproduction of the modern
day Presidential podium. An actor portraying one of our
past presidents or founding fathers will do a presentation
from this podium at least 3 times each day. As an option
several actors can rotate. In between their presentations,
each actor will roam the exhibit in character, answering
questions and providing photo-ops. Choice of actors include
Ben Franklin (a founding father and president of Pennsylvania
for two terms), George Washington, Abe Lincoln, F.D.R.,
and others. |
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Presidential Photo-Ops |
Life Size images of
several of our past presidents are reproduced so that participants
can stand next to them and compare their heights or get
a photo. |
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Interactive Activities |
Interactive Activities for all ages |
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Give a Presidential Address |
| See what it feels
like to stand at the president's podium and read a speech
off of the same style of transparent teleprompters the
president uses in his addresses. The teleprompters will
be continuously scrolling with a speech. Participants can
see how well they can follow along with the teleprompter
and read aloud for a great photo and video op. A background
similar to the white house press room's blue drapes, and
American and presidential flag complete the set. |
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“Who Said That?” |
Listen to some of our presidents most memorable quotes.
Some quotes will be hilarious, others profound, and still
others will be downright terrifying!
Nine activity stations representing some of our most famous
presidents will each include a sculpted image of the president.
Each will include a total of 6 buttons to press to hear the
president's remarks on a variety of subjects. |
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3-D White House Tour |
| An interactive computer station will allow participants
to work their way through the corridors of the white house
trying to find everything from famous pieces of art, to the
well concealed rooms such as the bowling alley, wood shop,
movie theater, kitchen, and much more. |
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Just For Kids |
Interactive Activities for the younger set |
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Lincoln Log Activity |
| An 8 foot diameter tree trunk provides the work surface
for this activity for the smaller children. Lincoln logs
and furniture are provided so that children can build their
own version of a Lincoln cabin. Signage reveals the truth
and the myths behind this famous cabin and Lincoln 's roots. |
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Two Sliding Puzzle Stations |
| Kids of all ages get to solve a riddle or other challenge
at these two hands-on puzzle stations. |
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Touching History White House Replica |
| Kids try to identify objects of historical significance
using only their sense of touch. Objects might include a
bald eagle, Teddy bear, Lincoln top hat, Liberty bell, etc.
Finally the kids can walk to the back side to see what each
object was, and read about it's significance. |
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U.S. Puzzle Challenge |
| See how well you know your country as you try to assemble
each state into one 8 ft. long version of the United States
. Then the really gifted, can attempt to correctly tag the
correct state capital to it's correct state. |
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Presidents Scavenger Hunt |
| Schools and students can each be
provided with a scavenger hunt to take with them throughout
the exhibit. The hunt adds a dimension of challenge to
the experience, while directing participants to some of
the many interesting facts and trivia covered throughout
the exhibition. |
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Casting Your Vote
Interactive Activities for all ages centering around
the topic of voting |
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Voting Booth Activity Stations |
| You don't have to be 18! You don't even have to be registered.
You can electronically cast your vote on a variety of serious
and not so serious subjects. Each of the three stylized voting
booths will cover a different topic. When you're finished
you can walk over to the electronic exit polls and instantly
see the up to the minute results. |
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Exit Polls |
| Electronic displays show instant up to the minute results
of the voting going on around the corner. Signage may also
address the controversy around the taking and broadcasting
of exit polls on T.V. and the problems it caused during the
last presidential election. |
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Historic Florida Voting
Machine |
Get a look at one of the actual voting machines and
ballets which caused so much controversy in the 2000 Florida
presidential election. Look at an actual butterfly ballet
and see for yourself if you find it confusing. See some
of the actual “chads” which still remain scattered about
the machine. |
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Famous Artifacts
Reproductions of Famous Artifacts from the Presidency |
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Famous First Lady Gowns & Outfits |
| Recreation of 4 of the most famous first Lady Dresses.
Included will be Mrs. Lincoln's controversial gown constructed
by her close friend who was a former slave, the tragic dress
worn by Mrs. Kennedy the day her husband was assassinated,
the comical dress which Mrs. Reagan war in order to successfully
change the public's perception of her, and a gown depicting
the high fashion of Mrs. Kennedy. |
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Chairs Fit for a President |
| Six Highly detailed and accurate recreations of historic
chairs used by at least 10 presidents have been painstakingly
recreated. Signage is provided to describe the historical
significance and uniqueness of each. Chairs will include: |
• The First swivel chair which was invented
by Thomas Jefferson and used by him to write the Declaration
of Independence.
• Reproduction of the unique "Fan Chair" used
by both George Washington and Ben Franklin. The chair was
created by same craftsman that made reproduction for Washington
's home in Mt. Vernon .
• Beautiful reproduction of the upholstered
rocking chair which Lincoln was sitting it at the time
of his tragic assassination.
• A reproduction of the Rocking chair which
Kennedy kept in the Oval Office, Camp David , Airforce
One, and often gave as a gift to friends.
• The Wheel Chair commissioned by FDR using
one of his kitchen chairs. He only twice allowed himself
to be photographed in it, but the FDR museum allowed us
access to the actual chair in order to create the reproduction.
• Oval Office Chair first
commissioned by Kennedy for his back and since used by
several presidents in the Oval Office. Our chair is built
by the same manufacturer to the same specifications as
the original. (This chair will be on display in the Oval
Office itself). |
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Thematic Elements available for use |
• 12' wide arch standing
on marble columns which can be used as part of the entrance
of the exhibition.
• Six separate 10' tall
banners which can be combined to make a large colorful
mural or backdrop, or separated and hung from the ceiling,
to add a colorful and patriotic look to the exhibit.
• A large number of American
flags which can be hung from the ceiling, etc.
• Two large banners showing
presidential images which can be used at the entrance
or other areas of the exhibit. |
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Additional Options |
• World Trade Center Artifact
• Liberty Bell Replica
• Additional Actors
• Videos for use in video kiosks
or stations provided by the exhibit host. Videos include: “Airforce
One” Tour, Behind the Scenes White House Tour,
History of the White House Ronald Reagan's Greatest “Stand
Up” Hits.
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