Upcoming historical re-enactors events at Evesham and other Burlington County Libraries
The Burlington County Library System is pleased to present a variety of re-enactors who will bring history to life by portraying famous historical figures at several library locations beginning this fall.
The new “Through Their Eyes” series will include presentations by the American Historical Theatre. Hear “first-hand” accounts from some of history’s most fascinating people.
This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Registration is not required and admission is free. The series will include:
Traditional Celtic Tales — Fables and folklore from the fascinating inhabitants of Scotland, Ireland and Wales on Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Evesham Library.
Stephen Hopkins — Mayflower passenger and assistant to the governor of Plymouth Colony on Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. at the Cinnaminson Library.
Clara Barton — Civil War nurse and teacher who founded the American Red Cross on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Bordentown Library.
George Washington — Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and first president of the United States on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at the County Library.
Abraham Lincoln — 16th President of the United States during the American Civil War on Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Bordentown Library.
For more information about all upcoming Burlington County Library System programs, go to www.bcls.lib.nj.us
