Yesterday's Gentleman
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Most of the characters and programs noted here were developed by Douglas
Weeks. Each character can be adapted to meet the specific program or
curriculum needs for your group or class. Most presentations are about 1 hour
in length, though longer programs can be arranged. Program fees reflect
travel costs throughout the Greater Binghamton, NY area. Groups outside this
region should plan to cover some additional travel costs. Additional programs
and characters are being developed on a regular basis. Groups interested in
booking several programs should ask about our multi-program discount.
Weeks. Each character can be adapted to meet the specific program or
curriculum needs for your group or class. Most presentations are about 1 hour
in length, though longer programs can be arranged. Program fees reflect
travel costs throughout the Greater Binghamton, NY area. Groups outside this
region should plan to cover some additional travel costs. Additional programs
and characters are being developed on a regular basis. Groups interested in
booking several programs should ask about our multi-program discount.
| Introduction |
| Programs |
Brave Wolf – mountainman / trapper /
trader
John “Brave Wolf” Williams grew up
beside his father who was a trapper and
fur trader. He lived in a number of Indian
villages where he learned about the
animals, plants and life all around him.
As he grew older Brave wolf became a
trapper and trader. He has trapped for
beaver, hunted the great buffalo of the
west and has even gathered the buffalo
bones to be shipped back east. He
brings with him a variety of plews, traps
and loads of stories to share about his
life and the wonders he has seen.
trader
John “Brave Wolf” Williams grew up
beside his father who was a trapper and
fur trader. He lived in a number of Indian
villages where he learned about the
animals, plants and life all around him.
As he grew older Brave wolf became a
trapper and trader. He has trapped for
beaver, hunted the great buffalo of the
west and has even gathered the buffalo
bones to be shipped back east. He
brings with him a variety of plews, traps
and loads of stories to share about his
life and the wonders he has seen.
Farmer John
As the country was settled a very
special breed of individual left the
safety and security of town life to settle
the wilderness. John was among this
group of rugged individuals who
headed into the wilderness to seek out
a new start. He brings with him stories
of the early days as well as some of
the tools of his trade.
As the country was settled a very
special breed of individual left the
safety and security of town life to settle
the wilderness. John was among this
group of rugged individuals who
headed into the wilderness to seek out
a new start. He brings with him stories
of the early days as well as some of
the tools of his trade.
Dr. Crispus Rumex – herbalist / healer
from mid-to late1800’s
Dr. Rumex began practicing medicine
during the war and when hostilities
concluded he had seen enough of blood
and modern surgery to last several
lifetimes. Instead he has focused on
healing the body with herbal remedies.
He travels from town to town selling his
tonics and poultices and sharing his love
of all things green. If you have an
ailment, pain or are simply feeling tired
and run down, the Doctor has a cure for
you.
from mid-to late1800’s
Dr. Rumex began practicing medicine
during the war and when hostilities
concluded he had seen enough of blood
and modern surgery to last several
lifetimes. Instead he has focused on
healing the body with herbal remedies.
He travels from town to town selling his
tonics and poultices and sharing his love
of all things green. If you have an
ailment, pain or are simply feeling tired
and run down, the Doctor has a cure for
you.
Peter Bird- light house keeper
Peter was in fact a lighthouse
keeper at the Eagle Harbor Light
in northern Michigan. He and his
family were stationed at the light
for many years following the Civil
War. Peter is traveling the region
here in the 1880’s to revisit some
of the places where he and his
brothers marched during the war.
He is also visiting some of the
other light houses and sharing
stories about sailing on the lakes,
life in remote Michigan and more.
Peter was in fact a lighthouse
keeper at the Eagle Harbor Light
in northern Michigan. He and his
family were stationed at the light
for many years following the Civil
War. Peter is traveling the region
here in the 1880’s to revisit some
of the places where he and his
brothers marched during the war.
He is also visiting some of the
other light houses and sharing
stories about sailing on the lakes,
life in remote Michigan and more.
The Teller
Mr. Weeks has collected stories from
groups all over the world. These folk,
or teaching stories, will provide your
group with an understanding of life in
and among these groups. The “telling
program” can be adapted to your
needs and come from a variety of
Native American, European, Asian and
African groups. The stories have
traveled around the globe from one
teller to the next in order to make it to
your group.
Mr. Weeks has collected stories from
groups all over the world. These folk,
or teaching stories, will provide your
group with an understanding of life in
and among these groups. The “telling
program” can be adapted to your
needs and come from a variety of
Native American, European, Asian and
African groups. The stories have
traveled around the globe from one
teller to the next in order to make it to
your group.
Other Interpretive Programming
Guided hikes
Special hikes can be developed for your group focusing on any number of natural and cultural history themes.
The hikes will interlace a love for the present and an awareness of your site’s past. Hikes normally last about 2
hours.
Team Challenges
Often during staff training or goal setting discussions it can be good to bring in someone to guide your group
through a series of challenges. While some in the group may have done some of the team building activities at
some point it is important to understand that even more important than solving the actual challenge, is seeing how
the group works together to solve it and how they can translate this into working together back in the office. For
the most part it is suggested that these programs be set up in 4 hour blocks of time.
Guided hikes
Special hikes can be developed for your group focusing on any number of natural and cultural history themes.
The hikes will interlace a love for the present and an awareness of your site’s past. Hikes normally last about 2
hours.
Team Challenges
Often during staff training or goal setting discussions it can be good to bring in someone to guide your group
through a series of challenges. While some in the group may have done some of the team building activities at
some point it is important to understand that even more important than solving the actual challenge, is seeing how
the group works together to solve it and how they can translate this into working together back in the office. For
the most part it is suggested that these programs be set up in 4 hour blocks of time.
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