It’s time for The Apple Seed, filled with stories for you and your family. Thanks for joining us for a special episode in celebration of Independence Day. We’ll have stories from a lot of wonderful storytellers today – you'll hear a bit of history researched and presented by storyteller Lynn Ruehlmann that will bring you up close to George and Martha Washington. You'll hear an immigrant story, a family tale about coming across the ocean to America, the land of opportunity. We’ll introduce you to a podcast that with each episode opens a door to history in a way that will capture you like the best stories do. And you'll even hear a tale that will connect thoughts about the American Revolution and the COVID-19 pandemic – a lighthearted tale about a sourdough starter with a long and storied history.

On today's episode, enjoy the following:

A reading of "The Declaration of Independence" produced by Jen Baker (1:33)

"George and Martha Washington" by Lynn Ruehlmann from It Happened in the White House (7:33)

The Daily Mix: "History That Doesn't Suck" with Cielle Salazar (19:53)

"It's America!" by Corinne Stavish from Solidarity Forever Growing Up Union (27:33)

"Sourdough Starter" by Madeline Pots from True Confessions: by Storytellers of Central Florida (40:54)