As Gandalf the Wizard summarizes the story, students take on the roles of Bilbo the Hobbit and the company of dwarves who arrive on his doorstep for tea.

An Elizabethan Experience
Lady Bacon conducts the Academy of Etiquette and teaches children how to be knights and ladies at the Court of Queen Elizabeth.   Sample Movie

An Introduction to Shakespeare
Lady Bacon, attendant to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I, presents a unique introduction to William Shakespeare.

Christmas with Aunt Ivy
2 programs
Christmas Around the World
Follow four thousand years of holiday festivals recorded in Aunt Ivy's Archives that have influenced celebrations today. Prepare to make merry!
Letters from Father Christmas
by J.R.R. Tolkien
Aunt Ivy reads a series of letters Professor Tolkien wrote to his children. Hear news of Father Christmas, North Polar Bear, the Polar Cubs, and Ilbereth the Elf.

Tales of the Arabian Nights
Imagine telling a story so well it saves your life.

Tales of King Arthur
2 programs: Literary or Historical
Literary: The Bard of Camelot brings news from the capital! King Uther has died leaving no heir to succeed him.
Historical: Participate in a round table discussion of contemporary theories on the real Arthur.

In the Time of the Vikings
Bjonna, the local storyteller, will show artifacts and illustrations and tell about the daily lives of the Norse villagers and the Viking warriors.

A Day in Victorian England
Meet Mrs. Wakefield, Victorian schoolmistress, who will transform your classroom into the Wellington Academy where Charles Dickens was once a student.