The Founders Live

Troy, VA

$400 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Patrick Henry at Hanover Court House

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Thomas Jefferson at Poplar Forest

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Augusta militia

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John Paul Jones at the Yorktown Revolutionary War museum

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Teaching colonial surveying in Georgia

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With Gordon Ramsay on 24hrsTH&B

Overview

I provide first person historical interpretation of early American historical figures from the 17-20th centuries. Common portrayals are Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Patrick Henry, John Paul Jones, etc. I perform for tour groups, public and private events, historical sites or venues, reenactments, film or TV, and national or state parks. I am based in central VA, but have worked throughout the country. I'm also a professional historian so all my content is thoroughly researched and educational!


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Booking information

Price range: $400 and up

Gig length: 60 - 720 minutes

What to expect

Have you ever wanted to meet and converse with your favorite historical figure? Did you ever wish you could ask questions of the founding generation of early Americans? Have you ever wished you knew how people accomplished things back in the day or solved serious problems in the past? Now you can as I bring these people to life to educate and entertain in a completely immersive way.

About

I'm an historical interpreter, speaker, consultant and model for historical artists. As a professional historian, I consume primary sources to create the most authentic material culture that is used in my programs, for props, out museums. I also provide services for the film industry by lending my historical expertise to period movies, shows, or historical documentaries. Throughout the country I portray historical figures at National parks, State Parks, public and private historical sites, private and public events, reenactments, and even weddings! Currently a regular Patrick Henry for sites throughout Hanover Co, Virginia, James Monroe for Highland, and Thomas Jefferson at Poplar Forest.

Past booked events

January 2025

16

Thursday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:15pm

Charlottesville, VA

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