Rabble Rousers and Reformers
A showcase of historical one
person
shows for schools, historical societies, and professional associations
January 19, 2007
3 pm - 5 pm
Goddard-Daniels House
190 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Snow date:
January 26, 2007
Presented by AAS and the New England History Teachers Association
Refreshments will be served.
Free and open to the public.
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"Isaiah Thomas" (1749-1831), "Abby Kelley
Foster"
(1811-1887), and "John B. Gough" (1817-1886)
Photo courtesy of Worcester Telegram & Gazette and Worcester Quarterly
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About the Productions:
Isaiah Thomas - Patriot Printer
Isaiah Thomas (1749-1831)
was instrumental in starting the American
Revolution and as the foremost publisher in the Early Republic, created a
uniquely American literature and culture. He founded the American
Antiquarian Society in 1812. Produced by the American Antiquarian
Society.
Yours for Humanity - Abby
Abby Kelley Foster (1811-1887)
was a leading nineteenth-century abolitionist and women's rights activist.
Abby dedicated her life to social justice, working relentlessly to end
both
race and gender prejudice. At a time when society demanded that women be
silent, submissive and obedient, Abby was none of these. Sponsored the
Worcester
Women's History Project. Beating the Demon
John B. Gough (1817-1886),
temperance reformer, was known in the nineteenth century as the
"Apostle of Cold Water." Gough was a recovering alcoholic whose dramatic
lectures about his own fight for sobriety made him an international
celebrity. Produced by Damora
Productions and sponsored the Hillside Restoration Project.
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Please RSVP by January 12, 2007, to Amy Sheridan at 508-471-2134 or
asheridan[at]mwa.org.
Directions to AAS
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