2027 Shows
Ladies of History is pleased to bring you a list of programs for your 2027 calendar. This year is important to American history for many reasons but we will be highlighting the 250th anniversary of the 1777 flag resolution with our program “Betsy Ross- American flag maker” as well as the Valley Forge encampment of 1777-1778 with “Lady Washington” and the Battle of Brandywine of September 11, 1777 with Adrienne Lafayette, telling us all about her heroic husband and the importance of her behind-the-scenes work that made the man!
In addition, we will still be offering:
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Titanic Survivor
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Female Spies of WWII
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Mary Jemison-the White Woman of the Genesee
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Witchy Woman
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Queen Elizabeth II
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Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
We will also continue to offer:
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George and Martha Washington’s Love Story
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Ben and Betsy: Founding Father, Founding Mother
However, the biggest news is that we are pleased to announce a NEW SHOW!
NELLIE BLY- INTREPID STUNT REPORTER, WAR CORRESPONDENT AND INDUSTRIALIST
Nellie Bly’s story is compelling, exciting and shows how women took on stereotypes and made their voices heard, even before they got the vote.
Recommendations by month: (2027 fee is $450, except for duo shows with GW or Franklin)
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January- no performances, on vacation
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February- George and Martha Washington’s Love Story or Lady Washington
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March- Women’s History Month so I suggest Nellie Bly
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April- Titanic Survivor (sank April 15, 1912) or Queen Elizabeth II (born in April 1926)
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May- Lady Washington (died in May) or Betsy Ross (was paid in May for flagmaking) or
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June- Female Spies of WWII (V-E Day) or Betsy Ross (Flag Day)
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July- any of the Revolutionary War shows
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August- any show
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September- Adrienne Lafayette (Lafayette’s birthday/Battle of Brandywine) or Queen Elizabeth II (died September)
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October- Witchy Woman
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November- Mary Jemison: White Woman of the Genesee (Thanksgiving/Harvest) or Female Spies of WWII
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December- Dickens’ A Christmas Carol