Tom's interpretation of history in period attire is designed to educate all students. They are fun, interactive excursions into the past that have proven appeal to all ages and nationalities. Formal presentations, except for the Alamo tour, can include a Power Point presentation, depending upon the students’ needs.

Programs available include:

• Life and Times of Theodore Roosevelt (in first person)
  (For more information, see www.teddyrooseveltlives.com.)
  Meet Theodore Roosevelt, one of America's most dynamic leaders, in the first person and find out why this "force of nature" has been revered as an American original, Nobel Laureate, and recipient of the Medal of Honor. Come be inspired and reminded of the timeless virtues that made America great!
• Texas Cowboys and the Great Longhorn Cattle Drives
  Meet a Texas cowboy of the 1870s who will show and tell what it was really like on the great Longhorn cattle drives heading north to Kansas and beyond. Come on along!
• The Texas Revolution and the Battle of the Alamo
• The Hispanic Heroes of the Texas Revolution
• Tours of the Alamo
  
Meet a Texian or Tejano volunteer of the Texas Revolution in full period attire and armed with his flintlock weapon.
• The American Revolution
• Meet a Union or Confederate Soldier who will relate the military, social, and economic events of America's greatest war.

Also available are:

• Guided tours of the Alamo and other San Antonio historical locations
• Appearances at any business or personal event, such as
  • parties
  • conventions
  • receptions
  • festivals
  • fundraisers
  • keynote addresses
  • graduation ceremonies
  • schools

What others have to say about Tom's programs on Texas Revolution.

Imelda Merino, Children’s Librarian, Westfall Library, San Antonio TX
	“Your presentation was wonderful! It is so good that you are helping others to appreciate more what our ancestors have done and the hardships they endured.”
Eric McGarrah, NEISD Secondary Social Studies Coordinator, San Antonio TX
	“Your presentation on The Texas Revolution was excellent.”
Susan Altgelt, Coordinator, Distance Learning Services, Region 20 Educational Service Center, San Antonio TX
	“I would recommend Tom Jackson’s living history presentations to any school  interested in enriching their Texas history curriculum.”

What 7th & 8th graders have to say about Tom as Teddy Roosevelt:

Brooke C., San Antonio TX
	“You have inspired me to serve my country in whatever way I can.”
Hope V., San Antonio TX
	“Your presentation was a lot of fun and made me more interested in American History.”
Olivia B., San Antonio TX
	“I learned more about Teddy Roosevelt and his life than I ever thought I could have.”
Sterling H., San Antonio TX
	“Your presentation was awesome and very interesting.”

 

The following is representative of Tom's appearances at schools and educational symposiums.

• Cambridge Elementary School
• Woodridge Elementary School
• Watts Elementary School
• Park Village Elementary Staff Retreat
• Alamo Heights Junior School
• San Antonio Academy
• Keystone School
• Stinson Middle School
• Neff Middle School
• Nimitz Middle School
• Stevenson Middle School
• Grant Middle School
• Eisenhower Middle School
• Tejeda Middle School
• Wood Middle School
• Driscoll Middle School
• Garner Middle School
• Jackson Middle School
• Kirby Middle School
• Churchill High School
• Zachry Middle School
• Krueger Middle School
• Wrenn Middle School
• St. Mary’s Hall Preparatory School
• North East ISD Center School
• St. Luke’s Episcopal School
• UCC-A&M Early Childhood Dev. Center
• Reg. 20 Educational Service Center
• Council for Educational Diagnosticians
• San Antonio Preparatory Academy
• Northeast ISD Children’s Intervention Center
• Blessed Sacrament School
• Pius X Catholic School
• Alamo Area Council for Social Studies Meeting
• Our Lady of the Lake U. Educational Symposium
• San Antonio Botanical Center “Walk Across Texas”
• Siege of the Alamo Re-enactment
• Battle of San Jacinto Re-enactment
• Battle of Coleto Creek Re-enactment
• Battle of Concepcion Re-enactment
• Battle of Medina Commemoration
• Travis Chapter, Sons of the Republic of Texas
• Storming of Bejar/Capitulation of General Cos Re-enactment
• Military Order of the Stars & Bars Meeting
• Vaqueros Association Historical Round Table