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Revolutionary War Spycraft: Codes and Deciphering

by fremont

Don your spy mask and join us for Revolutionary War Spycraft: Codes and Deciphering! Learn how to create and decipher cryptic messages (like spies in the American Revolution) and compete to crack a secret code! Cheney Schopieray, manuscript expert from the University of Michigan Clements Library, will also shed light on the history of American and British spies at work during the lifetime of Ben Franklin. This program is geared toward participants grade 6 to adult. No registration required; all supplies provided.

When: Thursday, June 30th, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Where: Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room

Comments

Submitted by nfrassrand on Thu, 06/23/2011 - 12:56pm

cool!

Submitted by 0liviap0pp on Sat, 06/25/2011 - 10:55am

This looks really cool...unfortunately, I can't go.

Submitted by bluefire325 on Sat, 06/25/2011 - 1:42pm

Sounds interesting. I never actually heard of this before. But I can't go. I wish I could

Submitted by adimarzo on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 1:45pm

I agree with willow - elementary school age kids would enjoy and appreciate this kind of event as well. Any possibilty of offering one for younger kids (possibly in the evening or on a weekend when working parents can participate)?

Submitted by choatec on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 5:28pm

Willow & adimarzo,

Thanks for asking about other cool youth programs. If you like programs related to the Ben Franklin exhibit, you could try the [http://www.aadl.org/events/list?id=10853|Fourth of July Crafts]. I"m sorry to say that you missed the other spy-related program, "Spy School: Invisible Ink" for grades K-5, which was offered at Traverwood on June 20th.

Be sure to check out the Events page at http://www.aadl.org/events for more programs that might be of interest to your little ones. You can search by Location, Series (Jump! is a good one for younger kids), Categories and Age Group.

Thanks for the reply. I'm sorry I missed the elementary school age program. I do check the events fairly regularly but you guys do so many neat things it is hard to keep up with them all! Keep up the great work!

Submitted by kevinleach on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 1:23pm

cool

Submitted by OKH34 on Sat, 07/02/2011 - 7:57pm

Blubblescump wibblemoomb. I missed it! Drat! And it's at the closest branch to me too! Phoo.

Submitted by joiemma on Wed, 07/06/2011 - 5:09pm

cool

Submitted by Zhengyang1022 on Thu, 07/07/2011 - 1:38pm

This event was sweet! I really liked learning about all those codes and cracking some!

Submitted by adipirro on Tue, 07/12/2011 - 10:21pm

This sounds like a lot of fun. I'm a History Major so anything to do with history is a big deal to me. I see that I missed it, but I'll definitely be on the look out for similar, history based classes. I'm new to AADL so I'm not as aware of upcoming offers/events. I will be better at it from now on so I don't miss these amazing opportunities!!!

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