UPCOMING EVENTS  

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 - "Revolutionary Tea" Private performance for a museum friends group.

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 & 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 - "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower," Whippanong Library, 1000 Route 10, Whippany, NJ. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

November 5, 2010 "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower." Valley Hospital Prime Time Program. Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ. Free. Info at the Hospital: 201 291-6467. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau. (Further info on location to come.)

More to come...

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: historyonthehoof AT verizon.net
 

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 6/1/2010