Ben Franklin Talks Savings, Money Matters in Bush Library and Museum Education Program

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The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum Education Department’s presentation of the “Meet Ben Franklin!” storytelling program Nov. 30, 2010 at the Presidential Conference Center.

College Station, Texas (PRWEB) November 29, 2012

The historical figure of Ben Franklin will present an interactive program about the value of saving money Dec. 6 at the George Bush Presidential Library Center at Texas A&M University.

Historical impressionist Art Yeaman uses the wit and knowledge of Ben Franklin to dynamically teach students about using math concepts for money matters in the program “A Heritage of Why Saving -$- Matters to YOU!”

The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum Education Department and the Bush Library and Museum Storytellers Guild will host this historical storytelling program live and via distance learning.

Two free programs for students in grades 3-7 are offered Dec. 6 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m. at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center’s Frymire Auditorium.

Spots are still available to participate via distance learning (video-conference, live stream, or recording) – students or teachers register free online at connect2texas.net/bushlibrary41. For more information contact the Bush Library and Museum Education Department by email at Bush.Education@nara.gov or call 979-691-4006.

Download a program flyer at http://ow.ly/fF4w8.

The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Texas A&M University is part of the National Archives and Records Administration’s Presidential Libraries network. The Bush Library and Museum preserves and makes available the records and artifacts of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States. We promote civic literacy and increased historical understanding of our national experience, and foster a community of public service and volunteerism by offering rich educational and public programs, original museum exhibits and access to our archival holdings. For more information visit the Bush Library and Museum website at bushlibrary.tamu.edu.

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