Bill Foley, Living History

Bill is a life long student of the entire American Civil War, (phone number hidden)5.

You choose the topic or Bill can cover a wide range of topics.

Taking you on a journey through the conflict.

The Beginning.

From Fort Sumter, to the dramatic death of Elmer Ellsworth in Alexandria, the first battle of Bull Run/Manassass, the Hornet's Nest at Shiloh, the Burnside Bridge and the Bloody Lane at Antietam, Little Round Top and Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg, to the unimaginable loss of over 7000 men in 20 minutes at Cold Harbor, the seige at Petersburg, to the final days and ultimate surrender at Appomattox Court House.

The Aftermath.

The stunning assasination of Abraham Lincoln. The desperate hunt for John Wilkes Booth. His capture and death. The swift search for justice. The trial of the conspirators. Their prison sentences and executions.

The Healing.

Sharing his knowledge from the most major events to the smallest of known facts.

Telling compelling REAL stories of the battles. What led up to the events. The Bravery, the Wounded, the Survivors, the Dead, the Glory.

The true American heroes of the North and the South and the difficult situations with which they were confronted.

Tremendous real life struggles from the common soldier, to the generals and commanders, to the commanders in chief. As well as the civilian perspective of the war and the entire time period. Bringing these stories to life and drawing you in with his true passion for the past.

Bill’s family is originally from York, Pennsylvania, which is just outside of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

At an early age, Gettysburg was the spark that ignited the flame to his interest and passion in American Civil War history. Since that time, Bill has spent endless hours visiting historic American sites and battlefields -

Manassass, Shiloh, Fredericksburg, Antietam, Gettysburg, Spotsylvania, Petersburg, Lookout Mountain, Nashville, Franklin, Corinth, Mill Springs, Chancellorsville, Chattanooga, Chickamauga, Appomattox Court House to name only a few.

Studying the Battles, People, Facts, And Statistics.

Anything and Everything about American Civil War history.

Bill is an active member of the National Civil War Museum and a member of the National Civil War Battlefield Preservation Trust. Also, a life long member of the History Channel.

In fact, Bill’s first job as a pre-teen was working at the original Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center.

In addition, he has studied as an actor and has performed in hundreds of plays, films, commercials and various live productions for over 25 years.

Through his Living History program, YOU can choose all or one type of performance. Each can be tailored to meet your needs.

Including:

Guest Photos,

Light Mingling,

Presentation / Story Telling

and/or a

Question & Answer Session.

Rest assured, though, this is much more than a "costumed character".

Bill is a life long student of the American Civil War and strives to maintain his uniform, weapons and appearance from head to toe as authentic as possible. Bill’s experience as a full time musician also helps him to understand people’s interest level and to interact appropriately.

In addition to Bill, his wife, Cresha is also an enthusiast and often travels with him. She has several dresses she has custom made. She is able to speak from the women’s perspective, as well as discuss the elements of clothing women wore during the period. Inquire about adding this element to your event.

Typically, Bill does not require a sound system for his presentation. However, for large groups he can provide one if needed.