Yes, m'dears, Dickens arrives on December 12 and he is in fine fettle. And Tiny Tim too, as he puts his wellies on for rehearsals (bit damp out there)and joins the Cratchits for some cocoa after tromping about. The mutton returns this year as does the rubber chicken. Ah, it's good to see the chicken up and about!
It shall be the most fun ever and Dickens bades you to come along for the merriment.
Join him at noon for " A Dickens of a Tour: Charles Dickens in Washington" at 10th and E St NW, (tickets on sale at 11:45am) on the 12, 19th, 26 and just added, December 27th!
www.historicstrolls.com for exciting info!
No reservations, just good Dickensian fun!
Cheerio,
Mrs C.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Out Damp Ghosts. Out I say!
Mercy! Twas the night of all Hallows Eve and all through the park, not a ghost tour was walking, not a spirit did lark. It seemed as though we should not get to thrill, but the Park maintenance showed or I'd be standing there still!
Yes, there was trick or treats at the White House last night and we were told that the park would either open at 9:30pm or at 6:00 am the next day. Yikes! I quickly went to Plan B which skirts the Park. But suddenly as I was handing out shredded bits of cardboard (having dropped half of the tickets into a rainy gutter during our attempt to sweet talk the Park Police), an actor appeared (the lovely Miz June) and announced that the park was open again. Huzzah!!
And what a wet and wooly tour it was. About 69 degrees when we started and with 10000 percent humidity (is that possible??)so I told the ghosts to switch wigs and hats and keep the same skirt on throughout. Ah, there is nothing like the smell of wet wool bonnets. And now as everything begins to dry I can safely say that this was our wettest ghost tour season ever! And next year, waterproof hoop skirts!
Oh Mr. Sun, please come out in November :)
Yes, there was trick or treats at the White House last night and we were told that the park would either open at 9:30pm or at 6:00 am the next day. Yikes! I quickly went to Plan B which skirts the Park. But suddenly as I was handing out shredded bits of cardboard (having dropped half of the tickets into a rainy gutter during our attempt to sweet talk the Park Police), an actor appeared (the lovely Miz June) and announced that the park was open again. Huzzah!!
And what a wet and wooly tour it was. About 69 degrees when we started and with 10000 percent humidity (is that possible??)so I told the ghosts to switch wigs and hats and keep the same skirt on throughout. Ah, there is nothing like the smell of wet wool bonnets. And now as everything begins to dry I can safely say that this was our wettest ghost tour season ever! And next year, waterproof hoop skirts!
Oh Mr. Sun, please come out in November :)
Friday, June 19, 2009
"Courage! The Clara Mystery Revealed"
Is June almost over already? Good heavens. Still time to take the Courage! tour though and tomorrow's edition will reveal a mystery. Since the late 1860's a room was hidden in a building on 7th Street NW. About to be knocked down the building was being-....well, I'll let him tell it because on Saturday, June 20th, the Courage! tour will have a special guest and make a very special journey back in time to see Clara Barton's room, hidden for so many years. Join us won't you? The tour meets at 10th and E STreets NW (Cosi) at 11:00 am sharp and we'll trot down E street to go visit Miss Barton's room. This tour is accessible except for the 42 step climb to Clara's room.
Will the North win the war? Will Demetria Parrish be able to climb the 42 steps in her hoop skirt??? See how it's all resolved on Saturday, June 20th at 11:00 am.
www.historicstrolls.com for info or 301-588-9255
no reservations, just join Demetria Parrish who will be at 10th and E NW (Cosi) at 10:45 to sell tickets.
Will the North win the war? Will Demetria Parrish be able to climb the 42 steps in her hoop skirt??? See how it's all resolved on Saturday, June 20th at 11:00 am.
www.historicstrolls.com for info or 301-588-9255
no reservations, just join Demetria Parrish who will be at 10th and E NW (Cosi) at 10:45 to sell tickets.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
It takes courage to put on a hoop skirt....
Mercy Maud! Is it May already??? How did this happen and why aren't my pumpkin seedlings in the ground already? Woe betide the rain beset gardener and hapless is she who forgot to put the little markers on the peat pots. (say peat pots three times very fast) Who can say what will arrive come June.
And speaking of June, our fair June who plays Miss Dorothea Dix and Mary Surratt is out for a spell and we miss her dearly already. But the show goes on and so a hasty rehearsal is arranged and scripts memorized for this next week's incarnation of "Courage! The Civil War in Washington" (May 16th, 11:00 am).
Will the rains abate for our tour? Will the masses arrive to see dramatic scenes evoking the 1860's in Washington City? And will I be able to fit into my costume after all those little gluten-free donuts??
Do join us and see! www.historicstrolls.com
And speaking of June, our fair June who plays Miss Dorothea Dix and Mary Surratt is out for a spell and we miss her dearly already. But the show goes on and so a hasty rehearsal is arranged and scripts memorized for this next week's incarnation of "Courage! The Civil War in Washington" (May 16th, 11:00 am).
Will the rains abate for our tour? Will the masses arrive to see dramatic scenes evoking the 1860's in Washington City? And will I be able to fit into my costume after all those little gluten-free donuts??
Do join us and see! www.historicstrolls.com
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Searching for Booth....
Ahhhh, a successful start to the tour season. And not a moment too soon as the costumes were about to consume my abode. As the crinolines attempted to make a break from the wardrobe I scooped them up and set out for Washington City. As rolling roadblocks loomed ahead I wondered if anyone would brave the town on a marathon/war protest day for a little walking tour? And would my actors be able to find me?
Huzzah! They did brave it and the actors did appear. Success! And although I forgot to pack the Victorian underwear to show guests, I did actually remember to put the historic photographs inside my reticule.
And now that it's under my belt, preparations are underway for April's venture: a recreation of April 14th, 1865. On April 18th, 2009!
Now if I could only find that Wilkes Booth hat.....
www.historicstrolls.com
Huzzah! They did brave it and the actors did appear. Success! And although I forgot to pack the Victorian underwear to show guests, I did actually remember to put the historic photographs inside my reticule.
And now that it's under my belt, preparations are underway for April's venture: a recreation of April 14th, 1865. On April 18th, 2009!
Now if I could only find that Wilkes Booth hat.....
www.historicstrolls.com
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Ah, Spring! Courage returns to Washington City...
Felicitous dawning of Spring! And frankly, my dear 'tis not a moment too soon as I'm heartily sick of scraping ice and tracking sand into the domicile.
But enough complaining. Why back in Pennsylvania, where Demetria Parrish hails from, the ground is still glistening with snow. And speaking of Demetria, her astonishing journey to Washington City takes a new turn this year with a new story line and some new (and old) characters gracing the tour.
Please join Demetria on March 21st and immerse yourself in the 1860's as we sojourn through the Civil War as it played out in Washington City 148 years ago. You'll see the oldest working elevator in America, Mathew Brady's studio site, Clara Barton's home/office site, the first all- marble building in America, the alley where the dastardly Wilkes Booth escaped through and much more.
www.historicstrolls.com for details
Welcome Spring!
But enough complaining. Why back in Pennsylvania, where Demetria Parrish hails from, the ground is still glistening with snow. And speaking of Demetria, her astonishing journey to Washington City takes a new turn this year with a new story line and some new (and old) characters gracing the tour.
Please join Demetria on March 21st and immerse yourself in the 1860's as we sojourn through the Civil War as it played out in Washington City 148 years ago. You'll see the oldest working elevator in America, Mathew Brady's studio site, Clara Barton's home/office site, the first all- marble building in America, the alley where the dastardly Wilkes Booth escaped through and much more.
www.historicstrolls.com for details
Welcome Spring!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
A new year dawns....
Whilst we slumbered (how many weeks has it been??), a new day dawned, a new President arrived and now the ground is covered in snow. We thrill to a new administration's first steps, eagerly devouring news of each development. And we are reminded that it has been going on in this town since 1800.
This year brings a new page for all of our strolls characters as well. A new story line for the Civil War tour. A revamping of the 1960's tour. Some new ghosts will be revealed in October to join old favorites on the Ghost Story Tour of Washington. Even though the hush of snow blanketing the ground tempers the sounds of the City, we are buzzing like little busy bees inside, mending hoop skirts, putting historic images in order and writing scripts for characters to learn. And the search goes on for a proper stovepipe hat for Mr. Lincoln to wear!
In the mean time, try this to warm your self during this chilly season:
One cup of Apple juice, add a stick of cinnamon, a tablespoon of honey and heat for a few minutes, stir and drink (take the stick out- ouch!). Mmmmmmm.
Mrs. C
This year brings a new page for all of our strolls characters as well. A new story line for the Civil War tour. A revamping of the 1960's tour. Some new ghosts will be revealed in October to join old favorites on the Ghost Story Tour of Washington. Even though the hush of snow blanketing the ground tempers the sounds of the City, we are buzzing like little busy bees inside, mending hoop skirts, putting historic images in order and writing scripts for characters to learn. And the search goes on for a proper stovepipe hat for Mr. Lincoln to wear!
In the mean time, try this to warm your self during this chilly season:
One cup of Apple juice, add a stick of cinnamon, a tablespoon of honey and heat for a few minutes, stir and drink (take the stick out- ouch!). Mmmmmmm.
Mrs. C
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