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Our goal is to educate the public by demonstrating and interpreting daily activities of the mid-nineteenth century in a manner that is both informative and entertaining. We combine historical research with hands-on experience to create a sense of the past not available in history books or on film.
These activities can be readily adapted to schools, social groups, fundraisers, corporate functions, retirement communities, historic sites, and more! Events can be combined to provide a more complete educational experience.
To inquire for rates and availability, email us at lhsmndrive@gmail.com.
Providing Historical Ambiance at an Event
Add a delightful period atmosphere to your event as costumed members interact with participants and guests.
Outdoor Entertainment & Children’s Games
Costumed members of the Society will demonstrate popular nineteenth century games appropriate for adults and/or children.
Parlor Games & Indoor Entertainment
Costumed members of the Society will demonstrate popular nineteenth century parlor games and entertainments from a time before radio or television (or computer games) existed.
Dancing & the Mid-Nineteenth Century Ballroom
A narrator will provide a brief talk about the history of dance development of the nineteenth century, as well as information about the social customs and etiquette that ruled mid-nineteenth century ballrooms.
Fashion
Members model period garments while a narrator will provide commentary of the various fashions.
Picnics
Costumed members of the Society will add atmosphere to your event by engaging in a historically accurate mid-nineteenth century picnic.
Teas
A costumed narrator will provide an overview of the history of tea in western society.
Providing Historical Ambiance at an Event
Costumed members of the Society add a delightful period atmosphere to your event as they interact with participants and guests. Members of the Society will engage in casual conversation with event attendees, providing a suitable mid-nineteenth ambience to any social event or activity.
DETAILS
Suggested Program Length: 1-3 hours, not including setup time.
Outdoor Entertainments & Children’s Games
Members of the Society will demonstrate popular nineteenth century games appropriate for adults and children. Participants may play nineteenth century games with members of the Society. Popular games of the period include: Graces, Jump Rope, Croquet, Snake, Nine Men’s Morris, Cup and Ball, Jacob’s Ladder, and many more.
DETAILS
Venue: Large outdoor space or gymnasium required
Suggested Program Length: 30 minutes to all day, not including setup time.
Parlor Games & Indoor Entertainments
Members of the Society teach participants how to play popular nineteenth century parlor games and entertainments from a time before radio, television, or computer games existed.
DETAILS
Venue: Large room that can comfortably fit presenters and participants
Program Length: 30 Minutes to all day, not including setup time.
Dancing & the Mid-Nineteenth Century Ballroom
A narrator talks about the history of dance development of the nineteenth century, as well as information about the social customs and etiquette that ruled mid-nineteenth century ballrooms. Costumed interpreters perform a series of popular dances of the nineteenth century. After the dance demonstration, a question and answer period will be open to the audience. The event concludes with the costumed interpreters leading volunteers in the basic steps of a popular dance of the period.
DETAILS
Venue: Large room or gymnasium in venues larger than 1500 square feet, electrical access is required
Program Length: 60 minutes not including setup time.
Fashion
Narrator explains fashions of the era from the inside out while members model period garments worn on various occasions by men, women, and children. Learn how mid-nineteenth century social norms and values impacted fashion design.
DETAILS
Venue: Large room plus adjacent changing room. In venues larger than 1000 square feet, access to electricity is needed.
Program Length: Approximately one hour not including setup time.
Picnics
Costumed members of the Society add atmosphere to your event by engaging in a historically accurate mid-nineteenth century picnic. Members of the Society engage in conversation with participants, explaining the customs and practices common to al Fresco dining in the mid-nineteenth century.
DETAILS
Presenters: Minimum of 4
Venue: Minimum performance area 10 feet square (100 square feet) per group of 4 interpreters
Program Length: Typically 1–2 hours, not including setup time.
Teas
A costumed narrator gives an overview of the history of tea in western society. Tea will be prepared as a demonstration and served at a tea table by other costumed interpreters. Commentary will be provided concerning manners, language, the social hierarchy, and the kinds of accompaniments that would have been offered. Participants will leave this event with a working knowledge regarding the preparation of a mid-nineteenth century tea, and the rules involved. This is an excellent presentation to have before a luncheon or tea is served.
DETAILS
Venue: 8×10 foot area, somewhat elevated for larger audiences
Program Length: approximately one hour not including setup time