Where do you stand on justice? Where do you stand on justice beyond humans? Through a look at the writings of scientists and philosophers as well as the exploration of […]
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 […]
Greasy Luck: Stories of a New England Whalerman
Captain Leland Emerson, master of the brigantine Sarah Ann in the year 1843, recounts the trials and toils of the hunt for Leviathan. Hear about life on board a whaling […]
Soldiers Without Guns: Women Defense Workers of WWII
The setting: It is 1943 and your organization is hosting a meeting to promote “war work” for women. Hear a testimonial from Rosie Niemiec (historical interpreter Stacy Flora Roth), a […]
Revolutionary 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 […]
Over Here, Molly Pitcher
This PSP program relates the legend of “Molly Pitcher” (Mary Hays McCauley), the heroine of the 1778 Battle of Monmouth Courthouse – and explores the daily lives of the “women […]
Writing About Other People’s Memories
Consider how the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Holocaust survivors have a living connection to the memories that were passed on to them. Survivors’ memories become their memories, and to […]
Write Your Memoir Five Minutes at a Time
Unlike autobiography, memoir is based on the idea that everyone has a story to tell, a story that matters. Writing memoir asks that one awaken and be guided by empathy […]
Selling America to Reluctant Consumers
Let’s talk about how the rest of the world sees and experiences America and American culture. Is it purposeful that America packages itself – its culture, music, fashion – to […]
We the People…wait, which people?
We’ve all heard those first three words of the preamble of the Constitution. But what does that mean? And can “We the people” mean different things at different times to […]