Every. Single. 8th grader.
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News and Events
The Dan and Lillian King foundation continues to provide field trips to see Hamilton: An American Musical. We sent a successful trip Oct. 28 2021 to see Hamilton in San Jose. Our final trip for this season will bring 8th graders to see Hamilton in Fresno on March 21, 2022. Our goal is to continue to take thousands of 8th graders to enjoy this production as they study the US Constitution. We look forward to the return of this production to our area, and we intend to announce new field trips as soon as a future Hamilton tour is announced.
9,000 8th Graders and the King Foundation in the News:
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"Not that long ago, it might have seemed impossible to think of Alexander Hamilton’s story as a musical. The same could be said about the idea of bringing every 8th grade student from Monterey County to San Francisco’s Orpheum Theater to see ‘Hamilton’ come to life on stage."
"For over four months starting in August 2019, award-winning Monterey filmmakers Terri DeBono and Steve Rosen of Mac and Ava Motion Pictures visited 13 middle schools, filming the complex preparation... They interviewed numerous teachers, principals, and students; they were in a dozen U.S. history classes; they filmed three bus trips, and waited in line with students at the Orpheum Theater."
"After all, the mission of the Dan and Lillian King Foundation is to educate Monterey County’s students on the genesis of the U.S Constitution, and the California State curriculum requires U.S. history in 8th grade. A perfect match!"
Inspired by the message of "Hamilton: An American Musical," the Dan and Lillian King Foundation has embarked upon an ambitious dream - To inspire every child's education about the U.S. Constitution with a message of inclusivity, equity and a chance for everyone to take their shot.
See the film, "9,000 8th Graders," a MAC + AVA documentary, and join us in inspiring continued enormous and ambitious work in education.
Upcoming Screenings and Events
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Find a screening or event near you to see the film and learn more about the creation of an ambitious project to inspire students in their studies about the US Constitutiuon.
For Educators
Our resources for educators include lesson plans and ideas for inspiring constitutional learning alongside "Hamilton: An American Musical".