Living History Lectures ~ Tames Alan
Historical, educational, hysterical. One costumed woman tells it like it WAS.
Tames Alan is known for her in-depth research and lively presentational style.
She kindles a thirst for history while entertaining the audiences with her knowledge and humor."
Pierce & King County Libraries
There were nine charted colleges in the American colonies before the War of Independence. All are still graduating students today even though a few have changed their names.
Harvard University Est. 1636.
William and Mary Est. 1693.
Yale Est. 1701 Was originally called the Collegiate School
Pennsylvania University Est. 1740. Was originally called the College of Pennsylvania.
Princeton University Est. 1746. Was originally called the College of New Jersey.
Columbia University Est. 1754. Was originally called King’s College.
Brown University Est. 1764 Was originally called the College of Rhode Island.
Rutgers University Est. 1766. Was originally called Queen’s College
Dartmouth College Est. 1769.
Tames’ head is full of random historical facts from her research, and this is where she shares them. New facts are added bi-monthly, so check back regularly to see what Tames has dug up.
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