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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. Special storytelling workshops are available in the morning by registration only (with fee). (8/18/2010)

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Dave recently completed a course in Mixology! For the past several years, he has presented workshops on historic beverages for private clients. Now, he announces a formal title for his program: "The Lure and Lore of Liquor: Tavern Beverages of the American Revolution." The program answers the age old question "What was fueling the debates between the Sons of Liberty or the Virginia Burgesses?"  His  presentation includes discussion of the various types of beverages available to the 18th Century tavern tippler, how they were made, and even some recipes that you can try on your own (if you dare). Discover our forefathers’ alternative to the modern Mohito and Martini, and what Ben Franklin considered “The Proof of God’s Love.”   (9/29/09)

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Stacy announces a new program, "Mother the Queen of My Heart:" A tribute to Mother in Song, Poetry, and Prose. The program features musical pieces and readings from historical to modern. Audience members are invited to share their own memories, too. Filled with love, humor, and, of course, sentiment. The show makes it's grand debut at East Jersey Olde Town in Piscataway, NJ on Mothers Day. (See our calendar listings to reserve a seat.) Bring yourself, your Mother, your children, and your memories...  (4/3/09)

"Are you married?" Folks often ask us if we are husband and wife. "No, but we play them on TV," we like to say. Stacy and Dave began performing occasionally together in 1992, and launched  History on the Hoof in 1996  In 2008, Stacy married John Niemiec of Fairless Hills, PA, a military history enthusiast and reenactor of many different time periods.  If you hear of  Stacy Flora Roth, Stacy Flora Roth-Niemiec and Stacy Roth Niemiec, they are one in the same person. Stacy has named her new defense worker character "Rose Helen Niemiec" in honor of her new husband. It's pronounced "NIMIK," btw.

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History on the Hoof to appear at the Spirit of the Jersey's State History Fair. Stacy and David will be performing as Molly Pitcher and George Washington at the annual Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair, Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville, NJ. The New Jersey History-themed Fair features character interpreters, displays by reenactment organizations, historical societies and museums, antique automobiles, historical food demonstrations, radio theater, music and dance performances, and much more from distant to modern times in the State's past. This is a one of the best living history events anywhere, great for families, and there is currently NO ADMISSION. It is HUGE. Wear comfortable walking wear.

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 9/29/2009

 

photo of Stacy Roth by Andrew WilkinsonPhoto of David EmersonPhoto of Stacy Roth as a WWII welderPhoto of David Emerson as George Washington