OPENING THE DOOR WEST The Story of the Ohio Company and the First Legal American Settlement of the Northwest Territory. Produced by Shelburne Films in association with WOUB-TV http://www.openingthedoorwest.com This feature 2 hour historical documentary, divided into 11 chapters, is the story of the Ohio Company of Associates, a group of Revolutionary War officers and soldiers, and how, in 1788, they first opened the door for westward expansion of the new United States. At Marietta, Ohio, they began the first legal, organized American settlement in the old Northwest Territory. Opening The Door West" has been recognized with four prestigious awards: Golden Eagle Award; Telly Award; Communicator Award; New York Festivals International Film & Video Award Six minute preview of "Opening The Door West" can be viewed here: http://www.openingthedoorwest.com/Preview-WMP.htm A Teacher Edition & Music CD is also available. It aligns with the Ohio Social Studies and Language Arts Academic Content Standards benchmarks and indicators for students in fourth and eighth grades. Information and the order form is on the website. This is a "MUST SEE" documentary and a great additon to add to your Christmas List. Check out the website. Order your copy of the CD or VHS Video tape today!!! Debbie Noland Nitsche [email protected] Historical Marietta, Ohio on MySpace http://www.myspace.com/historicalmariettaohio