Abigail Whitney and Family: Eyewitness
to the Events of
April 19, 1775
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Abigail Whitney and her
family lived on the old Bay Road in Concord,
Massachusetts when the British Regulars marched into town on
the 19th of April 1775. They, and their home (later to be
the home of author Nathaniel Hawthorne in the 19th century),
were witness to the events that began the Nation’s
Revolution. Discuss what happened that infamous day to the
Whitney family, roles of the men & women, militia, and
political climate in this living history session. |
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The Hearth of the Home:
Colonial Style
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Abigail Whitney introduces
participants to how the hearth and farm were utilized for
survival in the 18th century. Become aware of how food was
preserved and stored and what may have been bartered for at the
country store. Students are then guided in preparing an
authentic18th century
recipe, using proper methods and cookware. When booking this program, please
notify Instructor of any food allergies; the recipes may include
Eggs and Dairy products but Nuts are not used.
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Colonial Life for
the 18th Century Family: The Tools of Survival |
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Abigail Whitney opens this session describing the different
lifestyles that her family
experienced living in a city, Boston, and in the country
environs of Concord and Castine, Maine during the 18th century. Students are made to
think about the following: Did you ever think one
could "grow" clothing? Did you ever reflect upon the work
involved in creating simple household items such as
cookware, candles, and soap? Students will explore in depth
a variety of objects used and how they were created by the
colonists not only to survive, but also to thrive. |
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Music of Colonial New England: Bay Psalm
Book to Regimental Ball |
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Abigail
Whitney welcomes you to her home in Castine, ME where she
regularly hosted dances for her family and friends. In this
session, students will discover how the colonial people
enjoyed life as we do today. Learn about how music
developed from the settlement of Plimoth Plantation through
Colonial New England. Become aware of the role of the fife
and the drum in the militia. Practice a Revolutionary Song and
dance of the Ball. |
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