Hamilton: The Real Stories Behind the People and Events in the Musical
In this 6 week class, we will examine the real people and events that inspired the musical, "Hamilton."
Tabitha Walker
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(81)
What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
There is no outside work required for this classClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Alexander Hamilton has become a very popular historical figure since the opening of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical, "Hamilton." But who was Alexander Hamilton really and how accurate is the musical? In this class we will learn the real stories of the people and events that inspired the musical about the founding of America. We will examine what the musical got right, what it got wrong, and what it left out completely. Although this class is structured around the musical, it is not necessary to have seen or listened to "Hamilton" to participate in this class. We will be discussing the Revolutionary War, America's Founding Fathers, and early American history with a little musical theater flair! We will examine the following topics each week, Week 1- Hamilton vs Burr Week 2- The Schuyler Sisters (Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy- plus the forgotten siblings that didn't make it into the musical) Week 3- Hamilton's Boys (Laurens, Mulligan, Lafayette) Week 4- The Virginians (Washington, Jefferson, Madison) Week 5- Scandal! (Charles Lee duel, Reynolds Affair, John Adams feud) Week 6- The Room Where It Happened (political negotiations during America's founding years)
Learning Goals
Students will learn about Alexander Hamilton and the people and events intertwined with his life during the Revolutionary War and America's founding years.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be studying a tumultuous time of American history that includes war, violence, and murder/duels. We will also be discussing Alexander Hamilton's affair that he publicly wrote about, as this is an important event that had a ripple effect on the rest of his life. We will be looking at these events from a historical perspective and discussing their effects on the people we are studying.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
81reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Virginia Commonwealth University
I am a licensed teacher and librarian that has experience helping students research and complete projects about different events and people from history. I fell in love with the Hamilton soundtrack the first time I listened to it and have been working the musical into my lessons ever since. I have seen Hamilton in New York on Broadway (with some of the original cast) and in London's West End (plus too many times to count streaming from my home).Reviews
Live Group Class
$55
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
2-11 learners per class
