Under the Crown

The Under the Crown event is just around the corner. Special guests include Daniel Boone.

Steven Caudill of Winchester, Kentucky will portray frontiersman Daniel Boone. Steven’s presentation is an educational look into the facts and myths that surround Kentucky’s favorite frontiersman. He has given lectures to elementary schools, colleges, civic groups, and organizations and has made numerous appearances at living history events across the country. Through his 20 year career as a Winchester Police Department officer and detective he developed very strong communication skills and interacts with many types of people with ease. His website is www.danielbooneofkentucky.com.

Renowned historian and storyteller Kitty Wilson-Evans portrays the slave Kessie. Kitty has worked at Historic Brattonsville for years and has made it her mission to tell the stories of the slaves that once lived during the colonial era. She shares not only the stories but the songs and dances of the people.
Kitty is also coauthor with Lucinda Dunn of the book Kessie’s Tales: The Adventures of an African-American Slave Girl in South Carolina. Don’t miss out on the chance to hear this exceptional speaker who has been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally. Her website is www.kessiestales.com.

Kathy Doyle will present the program Dressing From The Inside Out. Kathy will describe and explain women’s colonial era clothing, from undergarments to outerwear. Attendees will be able to see how the garments are worn and learn about variations of clothing due to social structure. She will answer questions during and after the program. The program is currently scheduled for Saturday and possibly Sunday and will take place in the Meeting House.

The event, as always, is free and family friendly. Join us for an entertaining and educational weekend!