Discussion about Robert Ripley with Larry Bounds During the June Festival, we gather together to pick the brains of the historical performers. No costumes, no script, just a chance to have some personal time and dialog with the performers – and get to know them and what they think about...
Mary Shelley, portrayed by Susan Marie Frontczak Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking novel Frankenstein, poses the question: What if someone discovered the secret to creating life? It then explores the ramification of such a discovery: Are we capable of managing our technological creations? Furthermore, what responsibility (if any) do we hold in caring...
James Armistead Lafayette, portrayed by Stephen Seals Everybody loves a good spy story. How about an American slave that volunteers to spy for the Continental Army, does such a credible job of it, he gets recruited to be a double agent for the British gaining the confidence of both General...
Mark Twain portrayed by George Frein Mark Twain was arguably America’s first celebrity. Everybody knows Mark Twain. He is the most quoted humorist ever. His fictional characters, Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Becky Thatcher are more fondly remembered than most American presidents. It has been said of the influence he has...
Mark Twain portrayed by George Frein Mark Twain was arguably America’s first celebrity. Everybody knows Mark Twain. He is the most quoted humorist ever. His fictional characters, Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Becky Thatcher are more fondly remembered than most American presidents. It has been said of the influence he has...
Mark Twain portrayed by George Frein Mark Twain was arguably America’s first celebrity. Everybody knows Mark Twain. He is the most quoted humorist ever. His fictional characters, Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Becky Thatcher are more fondly remembered than most American presidents. It has been said of the influence he has...
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Spartanburg Winter Chautauqua Catharine Littlefield Greene portrayed by Carin Bloom Join us as we travel back in time to meet Lady Catherine Littlefield Greene, wife of General Nathanael Greene. Towards the end of the American War for Independence, Caty Greene is taking one more trip to accompany her husband to...
Clink here to view edited video | Cost: Free Mary Shelley led by Dr. Melissa Edmundson Makala Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking novel Frankenstein, poses the question: What if someone discovered the secret to creating life? It then explores the ramification of such a discovery: Are we capable of managing our technological...
Nellie Bly and Investigative Journalism Mary Sturgil, Furman University instructor and former news anchor and reporter, explores how investigative journalism has changed throughout the years. With an introduction about Nellie Bly and her contributions to journalism, Sturgil then takes us on her exciting career track in investigative reporting, thanks to trailblazers like Bly. Click here to...