Bringing New York City's Past to Life
Bringing New York City's Past to Life
About Me
Preserving the Past
Historical Presentation is bringing characters out of the pages of history and breathing life into them. It helps people understand history better when they can actually see, touch, or feel the past!
My Personal Story
To date, I have 24 different uniforms, both American and British, as well as civilian apparel. I enjoy making my own clothing, as well as props for students and visitors, and will research what I need for a portrayal or performance by reading biographies and hopefully finding an image and then tailor it. I have taken numerous tailoring courses over the last 20 years.
26 years in Museum Education and Historical Consulting
From May 2000 through July 2020 as director of Museum Education at a prominent 18th century house I've increased visitation of students by over 380 percent. My goal was to put the 17 and 18th century history of New York on the map.
Programs:
Living in Colonial New York City:
In Person or Virtually:
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Living in Colonial New York City:
In Person or Virtually:
As Mr. Crickett, I visualize what life is like living in colonial New York City. I use surroundings that are familiar to students and brin...
The Recruiting Serjeant:
In Person or Virtually:
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The Recruiting Serjeant:
In Person or Virtually:
In this program I am a soldier named Sgt. Crickett who arrived in North America in 1755. A tailor by trade who has made a decent living in...
Meet General George Washington:
In person or Virtually:
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Meet General George Washington:
In person or Virtually:
Hear about his many visits to New York City during the Revolution and the importance of the Culper Spy Ring that helped win the war.
Gallery
Students learn about the 18th Century environment of their city.
General Washington describes the Battle of Long Island.
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