Thursday, February 16, 2017

1st Person Interpreters of George & Martha Washington

Bill and Cara Elder are retired teachers after 40 years in education in both Pennsylvania and Florida.
They are historians—1st person interpreters of George and Martha Washington.
As George and Martha Washington, they are now certified presenters for Skype for Education in which they give presentations for education groups and schools throughout the world.
They have also given interesting, informative, and entertaining talks and appearances at University of South Carolina, Salkehatchie Campus, The Lifelong Learning College in The Villages, FL, The Living History Park, North Augusta, SC, as well as many presentations at the request of libraries, museums, and school groups. They have delivered their message, “In God We Still Trust” at church services in Florida and Pennsylvania, as well as making topic presentations to the Sons of the American Revolution/Daughters of the American Revolution and historical societies, and have presented “A Visit with The Washingtons” at numerous events along the Eastern Coast.
As members of the 2nd PA Regiment of the Continental Line and 43rd Regiment of Foot in His Majesty's Army they have participated in major battle reenactments, such as Battleroad 2000 in Lexington and Concord (MA) to commemorate and celebrate the 225th anniversary of the American Revolution, Battle of Charleston (SC), Bordentown (New Jersey), Battle of the Hook (Gloucester, VA), Battle of Monmouth (New Jersey), Battle at Brandywine (PA), and many others which has added to their background knowledge of the Revolutionary War and Colonial Living.
In addition, they have contributed to living history events at Mt. Vernon, Valley Forge, Philadelphia (4th of July), Colonial Williamsburg, Princeton Battlefield (NJ), Paoli (PA), Hope Lodge (PA).

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

"God is still Speaking..."

"God is still Speaking..."
A campaign by the United Church of Christ to remind us that God still has a lot more to say...

Since New Hope United Church of Christ opened its doors, this quote has been a burning vision of New Hope to make religion relevant again and to extend an extravagant welcome to all—because no matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you're welcome here. Here at the New Hope United Church of Christ.

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Friday, February 3, 2017

Why Consider Learning From George and Martha Washington?

Bill and Cara Elder are retired educators who taught in both Pennsylvania and Florida (Bill taught High School History and Exceptional Student Education; Cara taught Computer Applications and elementary).

They have been reenacting the Revolutionary War for 15 years and belong to the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Line and His Majesty's 43rd Regiment of Foot. They explain and demonstrate colonial life, military life (American and British), and portray George and Martha Washington

Here are 10 great reasons to have them speak!

1 - They look like the Washingtons
2 - They have been reenacting the Revolutionary War for over 15 years
3 - They dress like the Washingtons
4 - They are affiliated with the Daughters of The American Revolution
5 - They are former educators that know their stuff
6 - They are affiliated with the Sons of The American Revolution
7 - They are able to effective role play as the Washingtons in First Person
8 - They are active in the living history community
9 - They have presentations and are willing to travel
10 - They really love doing this

www.georgeandmarthawashington.com | 386-943-8647 | huzzahc@gmail.com | twitter.com/_TheWashingtons | georgeandmarthawashington.tumblr.com

Thursday, February 2, 2017

You Are Welcome Here

If you are young or old, you are welcome
If you have brown skin, black skin, white skin, purple skin, or polka dot skin, you are welcome
If you are married or single, you are welcome
If you are gay or straight, you are welcome
If you cannot hear or see, you are welcome
If you are sick or well, you are welcome
If you are a man or a woman, you are welcome
If you are happy or sad, you are welcome
If you are rich or poor, powerful or weak, you are welcome
If you believe in God some of the time or none of the time or all of the time, you are welcome...
You are welcome here.
Come with your gifts, your pain, your hope, your fears
Come with the traditions that have helped you and hurt you
Come with your experiences that have made you and broken you
Come with a mind ready to engage and a heart open to discern
Come and listen for the Sacred Spirit that calls you to love your neighbor wholeheartedly,
seek justice, create peace and practice compassion.
You are welcome here.

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