We Made History

We Made History Our presidential living historians
are more than re-enactors. We bring history to life! We are serious portrayers of U.S. Presidents and First Ladies.

We have taken countless hours of study and research about these people from the past and have created an interpretation that captures the essence of their individual personalities. We look at the totality of their lives and the times in which they lived and are not bound by modern-day political correctness or revisionist history. These Presidents and First Ladies had very exciting lives without em

bellishing a moment! Our troupe members reside in northeastern Ohio but can make arrangements to travel to other locations. Our past experiences include teaching, community theater, and providing interpretation, education, and research at the national presidential site in Mentor, Ohio. We put our story-telling techniques to use in presenting programs in a most engaging and thought-provoking manner. Re-enactment & historical performances are tailored to your group’s interests and requirements, including photo opportunities and informal interactions. Most programs are 40-minutes long, followed by a question-and-answer session. However, we’ve been known to stroll at community events and local eateries, all in the name of educating the public about the Presidents and First Ladies. Our presidential living historians have brought history to life for schools, historical societies, Civil War Roundtables, Civil War battlefield dedication, civic groups, libraries, ladies’ and men’s organizations, church groups, local public television shows, Garfield Family Reunions (current generations), and parades. Browse here to see some dates, locations and information of past performances. We alter the performances of our historical re-enactments according to our audience needs and interests.

Happy Father's Day to all our Followers!Today's a special day set aside for honoring one's father, as well as fatherhood...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all our Followers!

Today's a special day set aside for honoring one's father, as well as fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society.

It complements similar celebrations during the year that honor other family members, such as Mother's Day, Siblings Day, and Grandparents' Day.

Enjoy these photos of US Presidents - with their fathers, or as fathers and grandfathers themselves! 🎩

(Photos found online; various sources, including Wikipedia.org)

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Sunday Salutations:"America is never wholly herself unless she is engaged in high moral principle. We as a people have s...
06/14/2026

Sunday Salutations:

"America is never wholly herself unless she is engaged in high moral principle. We as a people have such a purpose today. It is to make kinder the face of the nation and gentler the face of the world."

~ 41st US President George H.W. Bush, from his Inaugural Address on January 20, 1989.

This famous passage was coined during a time of post-Cold War optimism. The speech urged Americans to pursue "a kinder, gentler nation" by focusing on community service, national unity, and solving domestic issues like poverty and education.

You can read the full text at Teaching American History: https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/first-inaugural-address-34/.

Photo found online.

06/14/2026

We Made History: Out & About

Watch for President and Mrs. Lincoln (aka John King & Marian Corns King) in this moving picture of the Civil War Living History Days at South Park in Mansfield, OH.

The many shade trees and log cabin were a blessing during the hot weather this weekend during the Lincolns' visit!

We Made History: Out & AboutGeorge Washington (portrayed by our own Dale Fellows) joined the New Connecticut Chapter DAR...
06/08/2026

We Made History: Out & About

George Washington (portrayed by our own Dale Fellows) joined the New Connecticut Chapter DAR at America 250-Ohio's Heritage Tree Dedication on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

The event took place in Veterans Park in Painesville, OH - part of the initiative to plant a Ohio native white oak tree in all 88 Ohio counties.

"The oak's strength is in its roots, as is ours." ~ James A. Garfield, 20th U.S. President and Ohioan

(Photos by the New Connecticut Chapter NSDAR)

Sunday Salutations:This quote is from President Franklin Pierce's Inaugural Address on March 4, 1853, outlining his stri...
06/07/2026

Sunday Salutations:

This quote is from President Franklin Pierce's Inaugural Address on March 4, 1853, outlining his strict constructionist, states' rights view. He argued that a geographically massive nation, like the United States, requires a limited federal government to prevent tyranny - contrasting it with the robust, necessary powers reserved for individual states.

You can read the full text of his speech online at The American Presidency Project: https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/inaugural-address-32.

Sunday Salutations:"Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not see...
05/31/2026

Sunday Salutations:

"Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future."

~ Future 35th US President John F. Kennedy, February 18, 1958, at Loyola College Alumni Banquet in Baltimore, MD.

This famous call for unity and bipartisanship was delivered by then-Senator John F. Kennedy, born on May 29, 1917 in Brookline, MA. He was the youngest president ever elected and the youngest to die.

Photograph: The politician 1955 - Senator Kennedy at his desk; found online at https://www.historyplace.com/kennedy/politician-senate-desk.htm.

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