What’s that, you say? George Washington? How can that be? Let us enlighten you!
The Historical Society of Plainfield will host a special presentation: “George Washington speaks on the Revolution in New Jersey with David Emerson,” on Sunday, September 22, 2013, from 2-4 PM.
David Emerson will appear as George Washington in conjunction with the opening of the new exhibit: “George Washington at the Drake House.” The exhibit will be located in the second floor ballroom, and will be on display through November 2013.
George Washington used the Drake House as his Headquarters during the Battle of Short Hills in June 1777. All are welcome to learn about the significant role that the Drake House played during the American Revolution.
David Emerson makes his living by being a character. For over 25 years, David has worked at living history museums and as an independent storyteller, teaching history through the eyes of a “person of the past.” He is a veteran of Colonial Williamsburg, Plimoth Plantation, Morristown National Historical Park, and the Old Barracks Museum. David’s academic credentials include graduate study at the College of William and Mary, and he studied at Oxford as an undergraduate. David is a much requested speaker with the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
In 1993, David and business partner Stacy F. Roth launched “History on the Hoof,” an educational performance company specializing in unique presentations on themes in American History. History on the Hoof’s programs combine scholarship with a variety of interpretive techniques, including storytelling, songs, demonstration, and role play.
For the past nine years David has been portraying George Washington at festivities throughout the country. He has appeared as the General for many American Revolution 225th Anniversary events including “The Retreat Across the Jerseys;” the reenactments of the battles of Trenton and Princeton, “The Road to Monmouth;” and events commemorating the winter encampments in Morristown, Valley Forge, Middle Brook and Fredricksburgh (Pawling, N.Y.). His George Washington Press Conferences are an annual component of the “Patriot’s Week” historical festival in Trenton, NJ. David may be seen in films and television programs including documentaries for The History Channel, BBC-Granada and PBS. He is featured as General Washington in the recent New Jersey Network production “The Ten Crucial Days.”
All are welcome during regular tour hours (2-4 PM on Sundays) or by appointment.
For more information contact the Historical Society of Plainfield at (908) 755-5831.
www.drakehousemuseumplainfieldnj.org
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