Programs
Weapons & Women of the American Revolution
Caption John Drury of the First Virginia Regiment, the Continental Line presents weapons used by the Patriots, British, & Natives during the American Revolution. And his wife Sarah relates stories of the amazing impact of the women during the Revolutionary War.
(May be done as separate programs)
A visit from Ben & Debby (Franklin that is)
Ben and Deborah share biographical information and quotations of one of Americans most influential families. (First person interpretation)
Music & Every Day Lore of the American Revolution
Two musicians perform music on instruments of the period, share information about the instruments and music. They also talk about everyday life in the Colonies .
Undressing the Colonial Lady
A proper colonial lady discreetly demonstrates to the audience what's underneath her gown. Appropriate for women, men, and children. (Can include the clothing of the colonial gentleman.)
Freedom of Religion in the Colonies
We look at the freedom and absence thereof to believe and worship in 17th & 18th centuries in America. Reproductions of the Bibles and other religious literature from the period will be displayed.
Christmas in the Colonies
An 18th Century parson and his wife look at Christmas as celebrated by the founder of our nation. Carols and hymns from the period will be heard on period instruments.
Dixie and the Battle Hymn - Music of the Civil War
We don't play favorites just some of the music from both sides on instruments that would have been heard in parlors in the north and south.
What's in My Lady's Pocket
The fascinating history of colonial lady's pockets and their contents.