Living History is a vivid, interesting way to experience exciting people in America's past. In the Chautauqua tradition, the performer first gives a monologue by the character. Then, the audience participates by asking questions dealing with the characters lives and period in which they lived. Finally, the performer breaks character and talks about the person portrayed in the performance. Some of the characters portrayed in our Living History performances are also part of the West Virginia Humanities Council's History Alive! program.

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Karen Vuranch portrays: Pearl S. Buck Mother Jones Clara Barton Mary Draper Ingles Emma Edmonds Grace OMalley Belle Starr Julia Child

Gene Worthington portrays: Teddy Roosevelt Babe Ruth Simon Kenton John L. Lewis