What we are           Who we are           What we do          Venues           How to find us           What people say about us

Linda Laronge
as
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

2009 Dinner with the Presidents at Yours Truly

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Edward Haney
as
President James A. Garfield

What we are 

Our troupe of first-person living historians are more than impersonators or re-enactors.  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.  The Garfields and Roosevelts had very exciting lives without embellishing a moment!  Our troup members reside in northeastern Ohio but can make arrangements  to travel to other locations.

Who we are

Our background includes teaching, community theater, and working as interpreters, educators, and researchers at a national presidential site in Mentor, Ohio.

What we do

 We put our story-telling techniques to use in presenting programs in a most entertaining 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.

Venues

Ed, Debbie, Bob, and Linda have interpreted and brought the Garfields and Roosevelts to life for historical societies, Civil War Roundtables, Civil War battlefield dedication, schools, civic groups, libraries, ladies’ and men’s organizations, church groups, local public television shows, the Garfield Family Reunions (current generations), parades and reunions. 

We alter the performances of our historical re-enactments according to our audience needs and interests. 

How to find us

Contact Information:

 For general information regarding reasonable fees and bookings contact us at:

Ralph Borror (1941 to 2008) middle, as Abraham Lincoln. 
Ralph made many appearances a year.  "As far as Abraham Lincoln re-enactors go, he was one of the best."

 We are members of the National Registry of Living Historians www.learningwithease.com/registry/index.cfm