Presenter's Approach:
Ms. Esty becomes a walking history book as she appears in full Civil War garb and begins discussing and demonstrating aspects of life in the 1860's.  Participants get a hands-on look at toys, newspapers and other personal items.  Ms. Esty leads lively  discussions of what daily life was like for both adults, children and soldiers.  She also delves into certain customs of the time, such as mourning customs.  

If desired, "The Civil War Lady" will additionally lead period appropriate activities such as butter making, doll making or potato prints.  Materials, which must be provided by the hosting organization, are inexpensive and easily obtained.  A list of materials needed will be provided. 

Ms. Esty is also available for special events such as graveyard tours, historical celebrations, festivals, etc.

Results:
Participants will:

• Know the customs and social habits of Americans during the Civil War and increase their ability to visualize a very important time in U.S. history

• See and experience first hand every day objects from the 1860's and therefore better understand what every day life was like for people in this country 140 years ago

• Appreciate the things which made people in that time different from us, and also   appreciate the ways in which we are very much the same      

Price Range:
$100 for the first hour,  $40 for each additional 1/2 hour
Assembly programs:  $240
Plus travel expenses for locations outside of a 50 mile driving radius.

Logistical Factors:
Available only at locations north of Pittston, PA.
Hosting organization must provide the following:

• ample room for audience seating

• 1 long table 

• a visible clock

• a fan in hot weather

• someone to help carry equipment in and out of venue

• a sound system  (for assembly programs)

• If requesting Ms. Esty for multiple programs in one day, must provide ample breaks.

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About the Presenter:
Ms. Esty has turned a lifelong passion for the Civil War into a wonderful learning experience for our communities.  She has worked in conjunction with the Historical Society and many schools to provide first hand experience to the public of what life was like in the 1860's.  She also awakens people to the role that Northeastern Pennsylvania played in the War and pinpoints what evidence of that involvement remains in plain view in our communities today.  

Julie is the President of Auxiliary 10 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.  She resides in Scranton with her family.

What People Are Saying:
Julie has enhanced many programs at the Catlin house, most notably the Annual Dunmore Cemetery Tour where she greets participants near the Civil War soldiers' grave sites and talks about some of the local men who served during the war.  We are grateful for her involvement and are happy to recommend her for similar programs.
                     ~ Mary Ann Moran -- Director, Lackawanna Historical Society

Enthusiastically engages the students in the time period.  Nice job reading to the children,  presenting demonstrations and hands-on learning experiences which are age appropriate for children.  I as an educator would certainly without any hesitation welcome her again into my classroom to do a presentation for the class.  I have been very impressed with her class presentations and complete willingness to spend time with the children and her ability to whet their appetites for history.
                   ~ Maureen Wascavage, M.S. Ed., Marian Catholic Interparochial School 

Dressed in period clothing, Mrs. Esty connected our children to the children who lived during the Civil War.  Using creative energy, she taught how needs were fulfilled and visions inspired. Our children enjoyed a learning experience and we, as adults, relearned the value of our heritage.
                       ~  Kim Emik, Activities Director, Jewish Community Center, Scranton

"My class cheers when the Civil War lady comes to visit.  She brings history to life for my third grade class. Many students have taken an interest in the Civil War because of her visits."
                                      ~  Mrs. Gert Gillott, third grade, Marian Catholic

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For more information or to request this program, contact Kim at:
Dynamic Demos, Speakers & Seminars
51 Comstock Rd Tunkhannock PA 18657
Phone:  (570) 241-6807    Email:  kim@dydemos.com
     

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