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THE BEACON OF FREEDOM
AWARD

Presented annually to an author whose work introduces American history, from Colonial times through the Civil War, to children in a historically-accurate and engaging manner.



The Captain's Dogxx THE FIRST (2003) BEACON OF FREEDOM AWARD WAS PRESENTED TO:

The Captain's Dog - My Journey With the Lewis and Clark Tribe
by Roland Smith

VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE 1st ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION, FEBRUARY 2003
Held at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitors Center, Williamsburg, Virginia


Behind Rebel Linesxx THE SECOND (2004) BEACON OF FREEDOM AWARD WAS PRESENTED TO:

Behind Rebel Lines - The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy
by Seymour Reit




Lottie's Couragexx THE THIRD (2005) BEACON OF FREEDOM AWARD WAS PRESENTED TO:

Lottie's Courage
by Dr. Phyllis Haislip




Victory or Deathxx THE FOURTH (2006) BEACON OF FREEDOM AWARD WAS PRESENTED TO:

Victory or Death!:  Stories of the American Revolution
by Doreen Rappaport and Jan Verniero




Miraclexx THE FIFTH (2007) BEACON OF FREEDOM AWARD WAS PRESENTED TO:

Miracle:  The True Story of the Wreck of the Sea Venture
by Gail Karowski




Virginia Boundxx THE SIXTH (2008) BEACON OF FREEDOM AWARD WAS PRESENTED TO:

Virginia Bound
by Amy Butler



The Beacon of Freedom Award was created through a partnership between
the
Williamsburg Regional Library and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation