Living History Day and BBQ Fundraiser at the Speaker's House

Saturday July 30, 2011

Thanks to all of our re-enactors and visitors!

                                                      Tours by Lisa, Kate, and Dea

Spinning by Irene Markert                                                                                          Embroidery and hand work by Ruth Konrad

Hands on cording demonstration by Karen Dougherty                                                Colonial Medicine by Clarissa Dillon, Ph.D.

Woodworking and inlay techniques by Dave Hoffman                                          Blacksmith John Sexton

Behmerwald Nursery, Schwenksville, Bill Donnelly                                                Wesier Battalion and 18th century camp life

Third Pennsylvania Regiment Encampment

Third Pennsylvania Regiment

Third Pennsylvania Regiment Black Powder demonstration                              The Colonial Revelers provided 18th century music

This event benefited the restoration efforts at the Speaker’s House.  Home of first Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Frederick Muhlenberg, the house was rescued from demolition in 2001 and is undergoing restoration to return it to its appearance during Muhlenberg’s lifetime.