Totally Tea: An 18th century tea experience. Why was tea so important in the lives of 18th century people that fashion-conscious families posed for portraits with their tea sets? Did Great Britain lose her American Colonies over "the cup that cheers?" Find out in this unusual costumed presentation of tea lore, history, songs, poetry, living history display and demonstration. Presenter Stacy Roth can work with your organization to turn Totally Tea into a tea tasting or 18th century tea party.

The Distaff Muse (New): What qualities define the 18th Century Woman? Virtue? Piety? Gentility? Spirit? Wit? Fortitude? Resignation? Passion? Historical interpreter Stacy F. Roth explores the private thoughts and popular image of women of the 18th century through songs, quotations, poetry and prose. In this unique presentation from a revolving repertoire, audiences will visit with humble heroines, brave Amazons, bold actresses, wise wits, warriors in disguise, and backbones of society. Miss Roth will sing songs by and about women from folk, popular, and theater traditions, and illustrate the struggles, triumphs and private thoughts of women both renowned and little known, with a special emphasis on women of New Jersey. She accompanies herself occasionally on guitar, penny whistle, and concertina. Come, be amused with the distaff muse.

"The Shannachie of Glendunbun Ballybeg: Traditional Celtic Tales:" The wit and wisdom, humor and horror, and hubris and humanity of a people are found in their traditional stories. Compelling storyteller David Emerson retells (and embroiders) the colorful and ancient tales of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Cornwall in a presentation that will "warm, tickle, or chill the heart."

GEORGE WASHINGTON for your CELEBRATION?: David Emerson portrays the Revolutionary War General for special events. Horse optional. David has been customizing his interpretation to the needs of 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution commemorations. He has appeared as "His Excellency" at the battles of Trenton, Princeton, & Monmouth, the Middlebrook encampment, and more.

Over Here, Molly Pitcher!: A dramatic presentation highlighting the lives of women who "belonged to the army" during the American Revolution. "Molly" reminisces about the days when she accompanied her husband through summer battles and winter encampments from Valley Forge to Monmouth to Morristown. Relating her tales of firing a cannon in the heat of battle to trudging "behind the baggage," she provides a glimpse into what it was like to be a "camp follower" in the days when American Independence was a dream rather than a certainty. Adult and elementary school versions.

The Tall Tales of Davy Crockett and Lies of the Mountain Men: Come share the adventures of the rugged trappers and traders who tamed the wilderness beyond the Appalachian Mountains. Brave the hardships, hazards and heartbreaks of the way West! Storyteller David Emerson, in the guise of frontiersman-politician-raconteur Davy Crockett, recounts humorous, terrifying, and heroic tales that "you can't hardly tell the truth about without lying."

Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower: Stephen Hopkins was no Saint (as the separatist founders of Plimoth Colony referred to their congregation, the Church of Saints), but his previous experience in the New World made him a useful and respected member of the group of New England settlers popularly known as "the Pilgrims." Find out about the politics, religion, economics, Native American relations, and social life of the first permanent settlement in New England from his unique perspective.