Instructor: Jennifer Bowers is a living historian for the National Park Service. She specializes in niche historical narratives, bringing history to life while wearing historically accurate clothing. She is a graduate of USCA, a Navy Veteran, and enjoys dogs, yoga, & kayaking. Description: Discover how a single piece of legislation transformed loyal British subjects into determined revolutionaries. This presentation explores the Stamp Act, the first direct tax on the American colonies, and its role as the catalyst for organized resistance. Witness the moment the American identity was truly born. Don’t worry - it is not necessary to remember that one day back in your 4th grade class when the Stamp Act was actually mentioned.