Calling all history lovers!
Living History Nights, presented by the Gallipolis Living History Nights Committee, will be at the Bossard Library on July 9-11. The theme for this year's performances is Revolutionary Voices.
Each night a scholar/living historian will assume the role of a notable Revolutionary War figure and perform a monologue based on the life of that individual. This will be followed by a Q & A session -- first to the scholar/living historian in character, and then to the scholar/living historian as themselves. Some of the scholars/living historians will be available for a meet and greet after the Q & A session.
Musical performances will be offered each night beginning at 6:15 PM, with each living history performance commencing at 7:00 PM.
On Thursday night, July 9th, Ken Hammontree will present an in-character performance as Paul Revere, Revolutionary War hero. The musical performer will be Max Haynes.
On Friday night, July 10th, Anna Smith will present an in-character performance as Deborah Sampson, a Revolutionary War soldier who disguised herself as a male in order to fight. The musical performer will Christian Scott.
On Saturday night, July 11th, Leslie Stager will present an in-character performance as Martha Washington, America's 1st First Lady. The musical performer will be Linda Sigismondi.
These performances are suitable for all ages and are free and open to the public.
Please note that in order to maintain the authenticity of the historical character, some mild language may be used in the course of the performances.
The Gallipolis Living History Nights Committee is comprised of local community members who are passionate about bringing history alive for Gallia County residents and visitors. Members include: Debbie Saunders, Chairperson (Bossard Memorial Library); Bob Hood (Gallia County Chamber of Commerce); Amanda Crouse (Gallia County Convention & Visitors Bureau); Lynn Pauley (Bossard Memorial Library); Kaitlynn Halley (Gallia County Convention & Visitors Bureau); David Moore (Gallia Vinton Educational Service Center); Lori Taylor (Gallia County Convention & Visitors Bureau; Bill Dummitt (LandBaron Properties, LLC) and Grace Cremeans.
Gallipolis Living History Nights is funded solely by donations and sponsorships. You can follow the committee on Facebook.