UPCOMING EVENTS  

SPRING 2012 SEASON

January 7, 2012 - Noon. Over Here Molly Pitcher, Willingboro Area AAUW. Sponsored by the NJ Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

January 11, 2012 - 1pm. "The Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg" (Irish stories). Ridgewood Women's Club, 215 W. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ. Sponsored by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

January 15, 2012 - 3pm. "The Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg" (Irish stories). Kinnelon Public Library, 132 Kinnelon Road, Kinnelon, NJ. Sponsored by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

January 28, 2012 - Time TBA (2 or 3pm). "The Lure and Lore of Liquor," Thomas Paine Society. Location of presentation: Masonic Lodge, 121 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, NJ.

February 25, 2012 - 2pm. George Washington: Leadership Lessons from the New Jersey Campaigns. Presentation for Friends of the Wallace House, Somerville, NJ. (private program.)

March 1, 2012 - 10:30am. "Revolutionary Tea." Friends of the Stafford Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin, NJ. Sponsored by the NJ Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau. Free. 

March 3, 2012. David will present traditional Celtic stories as part of the 2011 Gael Scoil for young people interested in Celtic Culture. The Scoil runs from 8:30am to 3pm in Lawrenceville, NJ. Enrollment required. See www.aohdiv10.org for details.

March 4, 2012 - 2pm. "Revolutionary Tea." Friends of the Maywood Library, 459 Maywood Ave., Maywood, NJ. Sponsored by the NJ Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau. Free. 

March 10, 2012 - 2pm. "The Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg." Hazlet Library, 251 Middle Road, Hazlet, NJ. Info: 732 264-7164. Free.

March 15, 2012 - 2pm. "The Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg." Marlboro Public Library, 1 Library Court, Marlboro, NJ. Sponsored by the NJ Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau. Free. 

March 17, 2012 - 7pm. "The Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg - all humorous tales" Private program.

March 18, 2012 - 2pm. "The Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg." Ridgewood Public Library, 125 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Info: 201-670-5600. Sponsored by the NJ Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau. Free.

March 29, 2012 - 7pm. "Soldiers Without Guns: Women Defense Workers of WWII." Pequannock Township Library, 477 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Pequannock, NJ. 973 835-7460.

FALL 2011 SEASON

Stacy is still on hiatus in September due to family matters...

September 18, 2011 - David  will be among the featured performers at the 19th Annual New Jersey Storytelling Festival at the Grounds for Sculpture, Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ. The event, which will take place come rain or come shine, runs from noon to 6pm.  David will tell stories in the personage of his blarney-hurling "Shannachie of Glendunnbun Ballybeg" (1pm). The festival is organized by storytellers Carol Titus and Ken Gallipeau of NJ Storynet in cooperation with the Folk Project. For more information and directions, visit the websites of NJ Storynet or the Grounds for Sculpture, or call or email the latter at 609 586-0616 / info@groundsforsculpture.org. The event is free with general admission to the Park.

September 24, 2011 - Noon to 5pm. Come meet General George Washington at the Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminister, NJ. http://www.jvanderveerhouse.com

October 2, 2011 - Noon to 5pm. Meet George Washington and Molly Pitcher at the Festival on the Green, Morristown, NJ.

October 6, 2011 - 10:30am. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Stafford Library, Manahawkin, NJ. Sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library.

October 11, 2011 - 7pm (approx.) "The Jersey Devil and Other Diabolical Tales" with Dave Emerson. Bordentown Historical Society at the Bordentown Friends Meeting, 302 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, NJ. Info: Diane 609 298-3779.

October 12, 2011 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Ridgewood Women's Club. Ridgewood, NJ. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

October 14, 2011 - "George Washington and You: Perfect Together: The Revolutionary General Relates his Experiences in New Jersey." Private presentation.

October 21 & 22, 2011 - 7pm and 8pm. "The Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg: Spooky Stories for Halloween," East Jersey Olde Town Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway, NJ. These performances are part of EJOT's annual Halloween Storytelling Festival. Reservations are a must. Please call 732 745-3030 to register.

November 5, 2011 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Three 30-minute performances at the First State Heritage Park Market Fair, Dover, Delaware. Event is 10-4.

November 12, 2011 - 12:30 - 3:30pm. Meet George Washington at the Mid-Town Elizabeth Revolutionary War Day at the Presbyterian Church, 42 Broad St., Elizabeth, NJ. Rain date Nov. 19.

November 13, 2011 - Noon-4pm "From Battlefront to Homefront at Howell Farm." Exhibits, living history displays, and a concert by the Full Count Big Band. Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Lambertville, NJ. (Stacy organized this event -- she is not performing in it.) Info: 609 737-3299. www.howellfarm.org  See also NEWS. Download a flier here.

November 18, 2011 - 7-10pm. Dave and Stacy sing Revolutionary War Songs at a fund raiser for "The Crossing," (i.e. The Christmas reenactment of Washington's famous attack on Trenton.) Location: Washington Crossing Inn, Washington Crossing, PA. Details to come. (Date change from Oct. 28.)

November 29, 2011 - 3:30pm. "Totally Tea: an 18th Century Tea Experience," Upper Saddle River Public Library, 245 Lake St., Upper Saddle River, NJ. Info: Judy Morton: 201 236-8268. This one will have a big Girl Scout turnout. Sponsored by the NJ Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

November 30, 2011 - 7pm. "The Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg," Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, NJ. Info: Linda Feaster, 609 494-2480. Sponsored by the NJ Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

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SPRING 2011 SEASON

January 5, 2011 - 3:30pm. "Totally Tea: An 18th Century Tea Experience." Upper Shores Branch, Ocean County Library, 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavalette, NJ. Info: June Schneider: (732) 793-3996. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

January 12, 2011 - Noon. "Over Here Molly Pitcher: Stories of a Woman of the Army in the American Revolution." Women's Club of Ridgewood, 215 West Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ. Info: Cathy Rossi: 201 447-0057. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau. (Program postponed due to weather. Will be rescheduled to October.)

January 18, 2011 - 1:30pm. "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower." Four Seasons Adult Community of Upper Freehold, Four Seasons Community Center, 1 Minuteman Circle, Allentown, NJ. Info: Rina Peller: 609  223-0186. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

January 22, 2011 - 11:00am. "Totally Tea: An 18th Century Tea Experience." Island Heights Branch, Ocean County Library, 121 Central Ave., Island Heights, NJ. Info: Melissa Ernst: 732 270-6266 x3725

February 13, 2011 - 3pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Lower Makefield Historical Society, Yardley Community Center, Main Street, Yardley, PA. 

February 16, 2011 - afternoon. A special "Revolutionary Tea" program for an intergenerational tea for K-4 and seniors. Private engagement.

February 19, 2011 - 4pm. "Revolutionary Tea." Friends of the Wallace House. Location: Finderne Reformed Church, Corner of Wharton and Bridgewater Avenues, Finderne, NJ. Admission charged, refreshments served, reservations required. Info: Maguerite Baranowski, 908 526-5094.

February 23, 2011 - David Emerson portrays George Washington discussing his birthday and anecdotes about Haym Solomon. Private Engagement.

February 24, 2011 - 6:30 pm. David Emerson, as General George Washington, discusses his stay at the nearby Wallace House during the Middlebrook Encampment (among other topics). Raritan Public Library, 54 East Somerset St., Raritan, NJ 08869. Info: 908 725-0413.

March 5, 2011 - 2pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Bridgewater Library, Bridgewater, NJ. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 6, 2011. David will present traditional Celtic stories as part of the 2011 Gael Scoil for young people interested in Celtic Culture. The Scoil runs from 8:30am to 3pm in Lawrenceville, NJ. Enrollment required. For information, see our News page and http://www.aohdiv10.org/gaelscoil . Sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 10, Hamilton, NJ.

March 7, 2011 - 3pm. "Revolutionary Tea." Private engagement.

March 7, 2011 - 8pm. "The Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybeg: Celtic Tales." Amity Women's Club, Wayne, NJ. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 9, 2011 - Noon. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Haddonfield Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. Location.  TBA. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 10, 2011 - 7pm. "Greasy Luck: Stories of a New England Whalerman." Mount Tabor Historical Society, Mount Tabor, NJ.  Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 19, 2011 - 3pm. "Totally Tea." Kingston Presbyterian Church, Kingston, NJ. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.  Dave filled in with "The Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg" for this program due to the sudden passing of Stacy's father this morning.

March 20, 2011 - 1pm and 2pm. Irish and Celtic Stories with the Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg, Festival of Storytelling and World Music. County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ. Download the entire festival brochure here: http://njstorynet.org/wpnjstory/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/11StoryFestBroch1.pdf

March 28, 2011 - 7pm. Irish Tales with the Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybeg. Matawan Historical Society, Matawan, NJ.

April 14, 2011 - 7pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Mount Tabor Historical Society, Mount Tabor, NJ. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau. This presentation had to be rescheduled due to another death in the family. Details TBA.

May 6, 2011 - 7:30pm. Stacy participates in a Fashion Show fundraiser for Howell Farm, Lambertville, NJ. This year's theme is the New Jersey Women's History Trail. For info, see www.howellfarm.org .

May 7, 2011 - Stacy portrays Molly Pitcher and Dave portrays George Washington as part of the Spirit of the Jerseys living history fair at Allaire Village in Farmingdale, NJ. Info: see www.njhistoryfair.org

May 8, 2011 - 2pm. "Mother the Queen of My Heart." East Jersey Olde Towne Village, Piscataway, NJ. Website: http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/culturalheritage/village.asp Free. Registration required. Call 732.745.3030.

May 12, 2011 - 6:30pm. Stacy presents "Totally Tea" at the Bordentown Branch of the Burlington County Library System, 18 East Union St., Bordentown, NJ. Free, but registration required. Contact: Suzi Freeman, 609 298-0622. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

May 16, 2011 - 7:30pm. "Totally Tea," the Yiddish Club at The Ponds Clubhouse, Monroe Township, NJ. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

May 25, 2011 - 7:00pm. "Totally Tea," at the Woman's Association of the First Presbyterian Church of Woodbury Heights, 335 Elm Ave., Woodbury Heights, NJ. Contact: Denise Pitchford, 856 853-0211. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

May 26, 2011 - 8pm. David presents Revolutionary War Soldiers Stories for an elementary school evening camp out. Private event.

May 28, 2011 - Stacy presents "Revolutionary Tea: songs, stories, poetry, and prose." from 11:30 - noon in the Prince Theater and "The Distaff Muse: songs, stories, and poetry on 18th Century Women" from 3:15 - 3:45 in the Prince Theater. Dave tells Sea Stories at the Customs House at noon and 4:45. Spiced Punch vocal quartet will perform Colonial Songs on the Main Stage from 2:30 to 3pm and the Prince Theater from 4 to 4:30. A wonderful festival! And Free!

May 31, 2011 - Stacy presents Over Here Molly Pitcher to Elementary School Students in Monmouth County. Private engagement.

June 3-5, 2011 - Busman's Holiday. Stacy and Husband John participate in the Mid Atlantic Museum's WWII Weekend. http://www.maam.org/maamwwii.html

June 6, 2011 - Dave tells soldier's stories of the American Revolution for 5th grade students. Private presentation.

June 7, 2011 - 7:30 pm. Stacy and Dave perform with Spiced Punch (Colonial Songs) at the Cranford Public Library, Cranford, NJ.

June 9, 2011 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." School Presentation. Private.

June 10, 2011 - Stacy and Dave present "Over Here Molly Pitcher," "Meet George Washington," and a program of Colonial Songs for an elementary school Colonial Day. Private.

June 11, 2011 -  Stacy and Dave perform with Spiced Punch (Colonial Songs) at the Poricy Park Tavern Party. Murray Farmstead, Poricy Park, Middletown, NJ. Tickets for the fundraiser event required. http://www.poricypark.org/18thcenturycolonialtavernparty.html

June 13, 2011 - Stacy presents "Over Here Molly Pitcher" for Elementary School Students. Private engagement.

June 18 & 19, 2011 - Stacy presents "Over Here Molly Pitcher" (short version)and a special Children's Cannon Crew Drill each day at the annual Battle of Monmouth Reenactment. Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, NJ. Arrive by 11:30 am to see these presentations. Sponsored by the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield. http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/monbat.html

June 25 & 26, 2011. Stacy presents the full version of "Over Here Molly Pitcher" at Monmouth Battlefield State Park for the anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth.http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/monbat.html

July 4, 2011. Stacy presents "Over Here Molly Pitcher" twice at Morven's annual 4th of July celebration. Approx. start times: 12:15 and 1:30 pm. http://www.historicmorven.org

STACY IS TAKING A BREAK FROM PERFORMING OVER THE SUMMER of 2011 TO ATTEND TO FAMILY MATTERS...SEE YOU IN THE FALL.

DAVE IS STILL AVAILABLE for solo STORYTELLING and LIVING HISTORY PROGRAMS.

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FALL 2010 SEASON

September 12, 2010 -  David and Stacy will both be among the featured performers at the 18th Annual New Jersey Storytelling Festival at the Grounds for Sculpture, Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ on Sunday, September 12, 2010. The event, which will take place come rain or come shine, runs from noon to 6pm.  Stacy will relate tales of following the Continental Army during the American Revolution with anecdotes from her program "Over Here Molly Pitcher" (1pm adult stage) and David will tell stories in the personage of his blarney-hurling "Shannachie of Glendunnbun Ballybeg" (4pm general stage). The festival is organized by storytellers Carol Titus and Ken Gallipeau of NJ Storynet in cooperation with the Folk Project. For more information and directions, visit the websites of NJ Storynet or the Grounds for Sculpture, or call or email the latter at 609 586-0616 / info@groundsforsculpture.org. The event is free with general admission to the Park.

September 15, 2010 - 1pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Seasoned With Grace Seniors, Grace Presbyterian Church, 153 Grove St.,  Montclair, NJ. Organization contact: Janet Spain: 973 744-4654. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

September 22, 2010 -  1pm. "Totally Tea" East Windsor Senior Center, 40 Lanning Blvd., East Windsor, NJ. Organizational contact: Dina Leacock: 609 371-7192. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau. Please call ahead to reserve a spot.

September 27, 2010 - 11am "Revolutionary Tea" Private performance for a museum friends group.

September 27, 2010 - 7:30 pm "Revolutionary Tea." Matawan Historical Society at the Burrows Mansion, 94 Main St., Matawan, NJ. Contact: Regina Hawn, 932 290 9130.

October 2, 2010 - 12pm "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Sponsored by the Cranes Ford Chapter, NJ Daughters of the American Revolution and the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau. Free, but registration advised. Location: Hanson House, 38 Springfield Ave., Cranford, NJ. Contact for DAR: Carolyn Young: 908 276-7104.

October 2, 2010 - David portrays George Washington at First State Heritage Park, Dover, DE. 11-4pm, with two special 30 min. presentations on George Washington's associations with Continental Army Officers from Delaware. Times TBA. 

October 7, 2010 - 7:30 pm. David presents "Tall Tales of Davy Crockett and Lies of the Mountain Men," Medford Historical Society, Medford, NJ.

October 13, 2010 - 8pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher" Women's Club of Arlington, Henrietta Benstead Senior Center, 60 Columbia Avenue, Kearny, NJ. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

October 22, 2010. 7-10 pm. Stacy and Tom & Marianne Tucker perform Colonial songs, music, and period entertainment at the Monmouth County Historical Association's Octoberfest at the Allen House, Broad and Sycamore Streets, Shrewsbury, NJ. Tickets (which include food and beverages) are $50. For more information, see www.monmouthhistory.org.

October 22 & 23, 2010 - 7pm and 8pm. "The Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg: Spooky Stories for Halloween," East Jersey Olde Town Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway, NJ. These performances are part of EJOT's annual Halloween Storytelling Festival. Reservations are a must. Please call 732 745-3030 to register.

October 24, 2010 - 2pm. "Totally Tea," River Vale Public Library, 412 River Vale Road, River Vale, NJ 07675. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau. Please call 201 391-2323 to reserve a place.

October 27, 2010 - 4pm. "The Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg: Spooky Stories for Halloween," Plumstead Branch Library, 119 Evergreen Rd., New Egypt, NJ. Appropriate for older children and adults. Info at the Library: 609 758-7888.

October 27, 2010 - 7pm. "The Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg: Spooky Stories for Halloween," Upper Shores Public Library, 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavalette, NJ. Appropriate for older children, teens, and adults. Info at the Library: 732 793-3996.

November 2, 2010 - "Soldiers Without Guns: Working Women of WWII." Private presentation for a senior residence.

November 3, 2010 - 7pm. "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower," Whippanong Library, 1000 Route 10, Whippany, NJ. Free. Info: Su Das: 973 428-2460. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

November 4, 2010 - 7pm. "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower," Totowa Historical Society, 537 Totowa Road, Totowa, NJ. Free. Info: Vicki Lynn Coyle, 201-274-3225. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

November 5, 2010 - 10:30am. "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower." Valley Hospital Prime Time Program. Location: Valley Hospital at the Kraft Center, 15 Essex Road, Paramus, NJ. Free. Info: Sally Grassi, 201 291-6218. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

November 6, 2010 - Stacy will portray an 18th century ballad seller at First State Heritage Park at Dover's first Market Fair on Dover Green. 10am to 4pm. Info: http://www.destateparks.com/images/programs/market-fair.jpg

November 9, 2010 - Dave presents "Greasy Luck: Stories of a New England Whalerman." Private engagement at a senior residence.

November 13, 2010 - 11-3. David portrays George Washington and Stacy presents "Revolutionary Tea" and Colonial Songs and Ballads at a Colonial Event at the Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, NJ. More info to come.

November 14, 2010 - 2:00pm. "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower." Ridgewood Public Library, 125 North Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ. Free. Info: Barbara Hand, 201 670-5600. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

November 16, 2010 - "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower." Private presentation for a senior residence.

November 22, 2010 - 1:00pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher: Stories of a Woman of the Army in the American Revolution." Midland Park Library, 250 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, NJ. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

November 26, 2010 - Stacy and David, and Tom and Marianne Tucker stroll the streets of Ocean City, NJ with songs and carols of Christmas from centuries past. Time TBA.

November 30, 2010 - "Dictates of Nature" (Songs about love, marriage, and relations between the sexes in the 18th century.) Private performance at a senior residence.

December 2, 2010 - "Revolutionary Tea." Private presentation.  

December 2, 2010 - Dave portrays George Washington at the Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bridgewater, NJ. (Sold Out)

December 4 & 5, 2010 - 1-3pm. SPICED PUNCH (Stacy, Dave, and Tom and Marianne Tucker) stroll the alleyways of Peddler's Village in Lahaska, PA from 1-3.

December 5, 2010 - late afternoon. Stacy & Dave (as Spiced Punch lite) perform carols for a private engagement.

December 10, 2010 - Come hear Dave explain how the Victorians re-invented Christmas, recite holiday poems, tell a Christmas tale, and sing carols with Stacy at the Westfield Historical Society meeting at the Community Room of the Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East Broad St., Westfield, NJ.

December 11, 2010 - 1:30 pm. SPICED PUNCH provides holiday carols and anecdotes at the Woodridge Historical Society, Woodridge, NJ.

Decembre 12, 2010 - 3-4pm. Join Spiced Punch (Stacy Roth, David Emerson, and Tom & Marianne Tucker) for a concert of historical holiday songs at East Jersey Olde Towne Village, Piscataway, NJ. Free, but reservations recommended. 732-745-3030. http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/culturalheritage/village.asp.

December 17, 2010. Evening. SPICED PUNCH performs for a private party.

December 18 & 19, 2010. 12-2pm. SPICED PUNCH carols through the streets around Nassau Square in Princeton, NJ.

December 18, 2010. 5:30-8:30pm. SPICED PUNCH carols through the streets of Cape May, NJ during the town's annual open house event. No charge to hear caroling, but tickets are necessary to view the decorated houses.

SPRING 2010 SEASON

January 19, 2010 - 2:30pm. "Greasy Luck: Stories of a New England Whalerman," with David Emerson at the Point Pleasant Borough Branch of the Ocean County Library, 834 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant, NJ. Info: 732 295-1555. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau. Free.

January 19, 2010 - 1pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Private engagement for the New Jersey Society of Pennsylvania.

January 21, 2010 - 1:30pm. "Good Old Colony Times" (Humorous songs of the 18th Century). Rossmoor Women's Guild, Monroe, NJ. Open to residents of Rossmoor.

January 22, 2010 - 1:00pm. "Revolutionary Tea" Piscataway Senior Center, 700 Buena Vista Drive, Piscataway, NJ. Info: Amy Bauman, (732) 562-1133. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

January 26, 2010 - 7pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher" at Traditions at Federal Point Residents Association, 74 Federal Point Blvd., Lawrenceville, NJ.  Free. Info: Shiela Davidow, 609 406-0343. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 6, 2010 - 1:00 PM. "The Shannachie of Glendunbun Ballybegg: Traditional Celtic Tales" with David Emerson. Stella Maris Center, 7201 Long Beach Boulevard, Harvey Cedars, NJ. Free. Info: Linda Feaster, Ocean County Library: 609 494-2480.  Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 9, 2010 - 7pm. "Good Old Colony Times: Songs and Humor of the 18th Century." Garwood Public Library, 411 Third Ave., Garwood, NJ. Info: Cristallina Tharaldsen, 908 317-8146.

March 10, 2010 - 7pm.  "The Shannachie of Glendunbun Ballybegg: Traditional Celtic Tales" with David Emerson. Ocean County Library, Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavalette, NJ. Info: June Schneider, 732 793-3996. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 11, 2010 - 8pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Rosary Alter Society of St. Anne's Church, 325 Second Ave., Garwood, NJ. Info: Eleanor Senus, 908 232-7070. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 11, 2010 - 7pm. "The Shannachie of Glendunbun Ballybegg: Traditional Celtic Tales" with David Emerson. Mount Tabor Historical Society, The Bethel in Trinity Park, Simpson Ave., Mount Tabor, NJ. Free. Info: Carol Titus, 973 625-8548. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 12, 2010 - 1:00pm. "The Shannachie of Glendunbun Ballybegg: Traditional Celtic Tales" with David Emerson. St. Catherine of Siena Church, 10 N. Pocono Rd., Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. Free. Info: Katherine Menard: 973 316-2468. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 18, 2010 - 7pm. "The Lure and Lore of Liquor: Tavern Beverages of the American Revolution." Pequannock Public Library, 477 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Pequannock, NJ. Info: Rosemary Garwood: 973 835-7460.

March 21, 2010 - 2pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Chatham Historical Society, Chatham Presbyterian Church, 240 Southern Blvd., Chatham, NJ. Free. Info: Jessie Cochran: 973 635-7286. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 23, 2010. 11:30am. "The Shannachie of Glendunbun Ballybegg: Traditional Celtic Tales" with David Emerson. St. Clements Senior Citizens Club, 172 Freneau Ave., Matawan, NJ. Free. Info: Joan Fenske: 732 566-2754. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 26, 2010. 2pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Middlesex Public Library, 1300 Mountain Ave., Middlesex, NJ. Free. Info: Beverly Weber: 732 356-3536. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

Throughout the month of April, David will be leading many school and tour groups around Historic Philadelphia and Valley Forge for the Centipede Tour Company. Select dates are still available for his other programs.

April 8, 2010 - 7pm. Revolutionary Tea. Mount Tabor Historical Society at The Bethel in Trinity Park, Simpson Ave., Mount Tabor, NJ. Info: Carol Titus: 973 625-8548. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

April 14, 2010 - 11:30am. "Over Here, Molly Pitcher!" Old Whitehouse Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Rockaway Reformed Church, 115 County Road 523, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. Free. Info: Phyllis Black: 908 782-3559. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

April 14, 2010 - 7pm. "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower." Daughters of the American Revolution, Haddonfield Chapter, at the Springdale Farms Conservatory, 1638 S. Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ. Free. Info: Margaret Hunt: 856 428-9717. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

April 17, 2010 - Stacy presents a brief session on First-Person Interpretation (featuring Molly Pitcher) as part of the New Jersey Living History Advisory Council's first conference on Presenting the Past Using Living History. For more information, see http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/historic/njlhac/index.html

April 21, 2010 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher" school performance.

April 23, 2010 - 12:00pm. "Revolutionary Tea." Howell Senior Center, 251 Preventorium Rd., Howell, NJ. Free. Info: Carol Zur: 732 938-4500 x2554. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

April 24, 2010 - "Revolutionary Tea" private program.

April 30, 2010 - "Soldiers Without Guns: Women Defense Workers of WWII." School program.

May 3, 2010 - Dave escorts eight grade students around historic Philadelphia in the character of George Washington. Private group.

May 6, 2010 - "Mother, the Queen of My Heart" - senior center performance, private.

May 9, 2010 - 2pm. "Mother the Queen of My Heart." East Jersey Olde Towne Village, Piscataway, NJ. Website: http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/culturalheritage/village.asp Free. Registration required. Call 732.745.3030.

May 10, 2010 - 1pm."Totally Tea, an 18th Century Tea Experience," Women's Club of Moorestown, Moorestown Community House, 16 East Main St., Moorestown, NJ. Free. Information: Marilyn Way, 856.234.3927. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

May 13, 2010 -  7:30pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher," Freehold Area Branch of the American Association of University Women, Barkalow School, 498 Stillwells Corner Road, Freehold, NJ. Free. Information: Joan Odud: 732.431.2297. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

May 15, 2010 - 3:00pm "Over Here Molly Pitcher," Indian King Tavern Museum, 30 Tanner Street, Haddonfield, NJ. Free. Information: Betty Runge: 856.546.8930. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

May 18, 2010. "Greasy Luck: Stories of a New England Whalerman," private performance.

May 25, 2010 -  "Over Here Molly Pitcher" school performance

May 27, 2010 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher" school performance

May 27, 2010 - "Stories by a Continental Soldier" school performance

May 29, 2010 - Chestertown Tea Party Festival, Chestertown, MD. Stacy presents "Revolutionary Tea: songs, stories, poetry, and prose." from 11:30 - noon in the Prince Theater and "The Distaff Muse: songs, stories, and poetry on 18th Century Women" from 3:15 - 3:45 in the Prince Theater. Dave tells Sea Stories at the Customs House at noon and 4:45. Spiced Punch vocal quartet will perform Colonial Songs on the Main Stage from 2:30 to 3pm and the Prince Theater from 4 to 4:30. A wonderful festival! And Free!

June 3, 2010 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher" school performance

June 4, 2010 - Revolutionary War Soldier's Stories with Dave Emerson. School performance.

June 13, 2010 - "Revolutionary Tea."  Durand Hedden House, 523 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood, NJ. 2pm. Part of the museum's open house festivities. Info: Susan Newberry, 973 763-7712.

June 19-20, 2010 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." part of Battle of Monmouth reenactment festivities, Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, NJ. Time TBA. Sponsored by Friends of Monmouth Battlefield.

June 26-27, 2010 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher" presentations on the anniversary weekend of the Battle of Monmouth, Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, NJ. Part of special programming sponsored by Friends of Monmouth Battlefield. Time TBA.

June 29, 2010 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Private presentation.

July 4, 2010 - 11:30-3pm. Songs, anecdotes, and poetry of the 18th century. Morven Museum and Gardens, 55 Stockton, St., Princeton, NJ.  Part of the museum's 4th of July festival. Info: 609 924-8144.

July 6, 2010 - "Revolutionary Tea." Private presentation at a senior residence.

July 13, 2010 - "Irish Stories with the Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybeg. Private presentation.

July 14, 2010 -  12pm "Revolutionary Tea." Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., Spotswood, NJ. Free. Info: Mary Faith Chmiel: 732 251-1515. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

July 20, 2010 - "Good Old Colony Times" with Stacy Roth. Humorous songs and anecdotes from the 18th Century. Private presentation at a senior residence.

July 27, 2010 - "The Lure and Lore of Liquor" with David Emerson. Private presentation.

FALL 2009 SEASON

September 8, 2009 - 7pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Central Jersey Genealogical Club at the Hamilton Library, 1 Samuel Alito Way, Hamilton, NJ. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau. Free. Contact: Lynn Livingston, 609-452-7071.

September 22, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Mount Holly Historical Society Annual Dinner. Private engagement.

October 10, 2009 - "Totally Tea" Whippanong Library. 1000 Route 10, Whippany, NJ. 2:30pm. Free. May require registration. Info: 973 428-2460. Website: http://www.whippanong.org/  Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

October 10, 2009 - David Emerson portrays George Washington discussing war doings in Revolutionary Elizabethtown as part of a Revolutionary War Event at the First Presbyterian Church, 42 Broad St., Elizabeth, NJ. 11-3pm. Free (I think). Info: 908.355.9600. Website: http://www.elizabethsid.org/

October 13, 2009 - "Totally Tea," East Greenwich Library, 535 Kings Highway, Mickelton, NJ. 7pm. Free, but may require registration. Info: 856.423.1149. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

October 18, 2009 - "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower," Women's Guild of Rossmoor. Meetinghouse at Rossmoor (Adult Community), Monroe Township, NJ. 1:30pm. Free. Website for the Rossmoor complex:: http://www.rossmoor-nj.com/outside_home.asp.  Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

October 20, 2009 - "Good Old Colony Times." Stacy sings humorous songs and ballads of early America. Private program for adult community.

October 21, 2009 - "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower," Boonton Historical Society, Boonton Senior Center, 126 N. Main St., Boonton, NJ. 7pm. Free. Info: Jennifer Coultas, 973.316.0976. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

October 23 & 24, 2009 - Spooky Irish and Celtic stories. East Jersey Olde Towne Village, Piscataway, NJ. Website: http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/culturalheritage/village.asp Shows at 7 and 8 pm. Free. Registration required. Call 732.745.3030.

October 25, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher" Monmouth County Genealogy Society, Eatontown Community Center, 72 Broad St., Eatontown, NJ. 1:30 pm. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

October 26, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher" Beacon Fire Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Summit Public Library, 75 Maple St., Summit, NJ. Website: .http://www.summitlibrary.org/rooms/portal/page/Sirsi_HOME   7:30pm. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

November 8, 2009 - Colonial Frolick, Singing games and songs for children. Medford Arts Council, Main St., Medford, NJ. 2pm. Free.

November 12, 2009 - Colonial Frolick, Singing games and songs for children, age 4-9. Friends of the Glen Ridge Library. Forest Avenue School, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028. 7pm.

November 27, 2009 - Spiced Punch historical vocal quartet (Dave Emerson, Stacy Roth, and Tom & Marianne Tucker) strolls the Asbury Ave. shopping area of Ocean City, NJ for their tree lighting ceremony and holiday festivities. Late afternoon.

November 29, 2009 - Spiced Punch strolls and sings at the Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville, PA. 6-9pm.

December 3, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher" Rockaway Public Library, 61 Mount Hope Road, Rockaway, NJ. 12:30pm. Website: http://www.rtlibrary.org/  Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau. (rescheduled from November 19)

December 5, 2009 - Spiced Punch strolls the grounds of Peddler's Village, Lahaska, PA for their Santa Clause parade and festival day, 1-3pm.

December 5, 2009 - Spiced Punch strolls and sings for the Cape May Historic House Tours, Cape May, NJ, 5:30 - 8:30.

December 6, 2009 - Spiced Punch strolls and sings holiday songs at Peddler's Village, Lahaska, PA, 1-3pm.

December 8, 2009 - "Totally Tea," Cinnaminson Branch Library, 1619 Riverton Rd., Cinnaminson, NJ. 7pm. Free.  Info: 856-829-9340 ext 202. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

December 12, 2009 - Spiced Punch entertains at the house tours in Historic Cape May, NJ. 5:30 - 8:30pm

December 13, 2009 - Join Spiced Punch (Stacy Roth, David Emerson, and Tom & Marianne Tucker) for a concert of historical holiday songs at East Jersey Olde Towne Village, Piscataway, NJ. 3pm. Free, but reservations recommended. 732-745-3030. http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/culturalheritage/village.asp

December 14, 2009 - Irish Stories with the Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg at East Windsor Senior Center...details to come.

December 15, 2009 - Join Spiced Punch for a concert of holiday carols, songs, and stories at the Franklin Township Public Library, 485 Demott Lane, Somerset, NJ. 7-8:30 pm.

December 19, 2009 - Spiced Punch carols around Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ, 12-2pm.

December 19, 2009 - Spiced Punch sings holiday carols for the Annual Cape May Historic House Tours, Cape May, NJ, 5:30 - 8:30pm.

December 20, 2009 - Spiced Punch strolls and sings songs of the season at Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ, 12-2pm.

SPRING 2009 SEASON

March 30, 2009 - 7pm. "Soldiers Without Guns: Women Defense Workers of WWII." James A. Michener Library, 401 W. Mill St., Quakertown, PA 18951. Free. 215-536-3306.

April 3, 2009 - 10:45am. "Totally Tea: An 18th Century Tea Experience." Montgomery County Senior Center, 356 Skillman Rd., Skillman, NJ. Free. Info. Denise Crowley at 609-466-0846. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

April 8, 2009 - 2pm. Colonial Frolick: Early American Songs, Singing Games, Riddles, Rhymes, and more. 2pm-3pm. Lawrence Township Public Schools After School Program. Open to Lawrence Township Children, K-2. (Watch for notices coming home from school.)

April 14, 2009 - 7:30pm. "Totally Tea: An 18th Century Tea Experience." Women's Club of Lawrenceville. Private event. Open to members of the organization.

April 17, 2009 - 1:00pm. Totally Tea: An 18th Century Tea Experience." 55 Plus Club of Mountain Lakes. St. Catherines of Sienna Hall, Pocono Road and the Boulevard, Mountain Lakes, NJ. Free. To register, contact Katherine Menard, 973-316-2468. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

April 27, 2009 - 7:30pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Matawan Historical Society, Burrowes Mansion, 94 Main St., Matawan, NJ. Admission? Info: Regina Hawn, 732-290-9130.

April 28 & 29, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Classroom programs at Parkway Elementary School, Mount Laurel, NJ. Private event.

May 2, 2009 - 11-5. Dave and Stacy portray Molly Pitcher and George Washington throughout the day. Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair, Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville, NJ.

May 3, 2009 - 3pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Applewood Estates. Private program.

May 4, 2009 - Dave leads a walking tour of Philadelphia in character as George Washington. Private tour group.

May 8, 2009 - "Mother the Queen of My Heart" A musical and poetic tribute to mothers with Stacy Roth. Collingswood Manor, Senior Residence, Collingswood, NJ. Private program.

May 10, 2009 - "Mother, The Queen of My Heart" A musical and poetic tribute to mothers. Featuring Stacy Roth with a special guest... East Jersey Olde Town Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway, NJ. Please call to reserve a seat. 732 745-3030. http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/culturalheritage/village.asp

May 14, 2009 - "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower." Rossmoor Live and Learn. Rossmoor, Monroe Township, NJ. Info: Shirley Evans: 609 860-2732. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

May 16, 2009 - David Emerson portrays George Washington speaking on his experiences in the French and Indian War for the Society of Colonial Wars in NJ. Private engagement.

May 18, 2009 - "Revolutionary Tea" workshop for 5th graders of Glen Rock Schools at Liberty Hall Museum, Union, NJ. Private Program.

May 18, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Pittman Woman's Club. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Highland Terrace, Pittman, NJ. 7:30pm. Free. Info TBA. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

May 18, 2009 - Dave Emerson portrays George Washington for the students of Lawrence Intermediate School, Lawrenceville, NJ. Private.

May 19, 2009 - "Revolutionary Tea" workshop for 5th graders of Glen Rock Schools at Liberty Hall Museum, Union, NJ. Private Program.

May 21, 2009 - "Revolutionary Tea" workshop for 5th graders of Glen Rock Schools at Liberty Hall Museum, Union, NJ. Private Program.

May 21, 2009 - David tells stories of a Continental Soldier at Ridge School, Ridgewood, NJ. Private engagement.

May 23, 2009 - Chestertown Tea Party Festival, Chestertown, MD. Stacy presents "Revolutionary Tea: songs, stories, poetry, and prose." from 11:30 - noon in the Prince Theater and "The Distaff Muse: songs, stories, and poetry on 18th Century Women" from 3:15 - 3:45 in the Prince Theater. Dave tells Sea Stories at the Customs House at noon and 4:45. Spiced Punch vocal quartet will perform Colonial Songs on the Main Stage from 2:30 to 3pm and the Prince Theater from 4 to 4:30. A wonderful festival! And Free!

May 25, 2009 - Stacy playing fife for Historic Military Impressions at Yardville/Groveville (NJ) Memorial Day Parade.

May 26 & 27 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Switlik Elementary School. Private Engagement.

May 29, 2009 - "Stories by a Colonial Soldier." Glen Rock Schools. Private Engagement.

May 29, 2009 - "Stories by a Colonial Soldier." Orchard School. Private Engagement.

June 2, 2009 - "Soldiers Without Guns: Women Defense Workers of WWII." Classroom visits. Middletown Village Elementary School. Private Engagement.

June 4, 2009 - "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower." Medford Historical Society, Friends Meeting House, 14 Union St., Medford, NJ. 7 pm. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau. Info: Janet Jackson-Gould: 609 654-6485.

June 5, 2009 - "Stories by a Colonial Soldier." Washington School Living History Outing. Private Engagement.

June 6, 2009 - "Soldiers Without Guns: Women Defense Workers of WWII." First State Heritage Park at Dover, DE. Legislative Hall. State St., Dover, DE. 12:30pm. Free.

June 9, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." West Freehold Elementary School Field Trip to Monmouth Battlefield. Private engagement.

June 18, 2009 - "Totally Tea: An 18th Century Tea Experience." Women's Guild of Rossmoor. Monroe, NJ. 1:30pm. Info: Trudi Phillips: 609 860-5994. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizon's Speakers Bureau.

June 20, 2009 - "Greasy Luck: Tales of a 19th Century Whaler." Avalon Free Public Library and History Center. 6pm. 215 39th St., Avalon, NJ. Info: Joseph Angemi, 609 697-0090.

June 20 & 21, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." In situ at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, NJ, as part of the commemorative activities for the anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse. Presentation usually takes place prior to the battle reenactment, in the area near the covered picnic tables.

June 24, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Lewes Historical Society Chautauqua, 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, DE. 2pm. More information to follow.

Note: Stacy is taking a hiatus from performing in July and August to attend to a domestic construction project. See you in September.

History on the Hoof
Stacy F. Roth / B. David Emerson
P.O. Box 421
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 239-2706
email: info AT historyonthehoof.com
 

Photo credits: Stacy with teacup by Andrew Wilkinson of Wilkinson Media, "David MacCaffrey" by Stacy Roth, "Rose Helen Niemiec, Welder" by John Niemiec, David as George Washington by Tim Griscom.

page updated 2/2/2012