Performed in period costume. This is one of our most popular programs. The presentation discusses the history, legends and personal stories that make up the rich heritage associated with the Underground Railroad. It explores how African traditions and the use of story cloths documented the history of tribes and set the stage for the slaves to learn the lessons needed for survival during their arduous journey to freedom. African slave songs (Spirituals) and the lessons contained in them are also discussed. Using a facsimile of a freedom quilt the presentation also shares one family's legend regarding the use of quilt patterns and the survival lessons associated with them.

The children's interactive performance stresses the concept of people helping people and has artifacts displayed for touching.


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This presentation is the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of our country. It highlights the life of a brilliant immigrant and self-made man. The story is a timeline that traces his life from its meager beginnings of poverty and illegitimacy through his military, civic and political career to his untimely death in 1804. Alexander Hamilton introduced many concepts that are the basis of our government today. He also founded several institutions that are part of our current economy and society.


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A nostalgic journey back to the 1940s. Explore how that era laid the foundation for the social, technical and cultural changes that have shaped the world we live in today. The women of the 1940's planted the seeds for the feminist movements of the sixties. The arts opened the door for Icons of music, launched literary careers, and introduced us to the future superstars of stage and screen. Drawing on the necessities of World War ll, medicine and science made meteoric advances paving the way for space travel, nuclear medicine, and the conquest of diseases that were death sentences only a few decades ago. 1940's fashions showcase the combination of elegance and modernity. The 40s drove changes in our behavior and thinking that provided the inroads for changes in law and approach to civil rights. Trish Chambers Productions' presentation will discuss these topics and more as we explore this exciting era vs. our world today. Performed in period costume.


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Behind every great man is a strong woman. This statement applies to Alexander Hamilton as well. While history holds Mr. Hamilton in the highest esteem it overlooks the brilliant woman who stood by him through the best and worst times of his life.

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton was a strong, intelligent, and loyal wife who lived in the shadow of Alexander Hamilton for twenty-four years. Meet the woman who after his death went on to make her own mark on American history. The life of Eliza Hamilton is fascinating. She was raised in a society that felt women were weak, and yet she was able to guide one of the greatest Americans in our history to success and then go on to contribute so much on her own after his death leaving a legacy that carries on today.

Whenever we think of Rosie the Riveter, we remember those amazing women of WWII who stepped into the manufacturing and civilian jobs that kept our country running and supplied our troop needs overseas. Recently another group of magnificent women has been brought to the attention of the American people. Many of the women presented here took the story of what they did during the war to their graves. I call these women "The Secret Rosies of WWII". This presentation is the story of where they came from, what they did and the surprising impact they had on the outcome of WWII. These women were truly unsung heroes of our American history. This is their story.


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It took 191 years after the founding of the Supreme Court for the first woman to be allowed to become part of that august body. Four magnificent women have achieved the position of Supreme Court Justice to date. Join Trish Chambers Productions in a fascinating introduction to these accomplished jurists. Meet Sandra Day O'Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan. Learn how their unique personality and determination enabled them to break the glass ceiling to take their place in history, as they vote to clarify the intentions of the founding fathers regarding the United States Constitution.

This program also introduces the audience to the traditions and history of the Supreme Court.

Women today enjoy many rights and privileges that their fore-bearers never knew. This program chronicles the fight for the woman's right to vote along with other rights that they were previously denied. An eye opening discussion of how we have gotten where we are and where we still need to go. Meet the women who drove the fight to be recognized as U.S. citizens equally under the law. Performed in period costume.


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The program introduces you to all of the First Ladies from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama. It discusses many interesting and informative facts about each woman's legacies, contributions and their various roles in the expansion of responsibilities associated with the office of First Lady. A fascinating look at an amazing group of women.

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Rosie the Riveter is the story of the women who sustained our nation and her troops during WWII. Rosie and her sisters changed America forever, not only by their work during the war but also by expanding the presence of women in the workplace, the arts and professions. The presentation explores how they proved their capabilities by stepping into the places of the men who went to war, what they accomplished in jobs and situations that were considered outside the sphere of women, and how they paved the way for the feminist revolution of the 60's. Performed in costume.

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It was a period of American history that drove significant changes in how society perceived and accepted women. It was also a time of meteoric growth for our country and its women. The presentation discusses the emergence of American women from the demure Gibson Girl to the flashy Flapper. Also discussed are the impacts of WWI on society, the influences of literature, movies and art on how women were perceived and the fashion of the time. Performed in period costume.

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At the turn of the 20th century society's perception of women was in transition, due to the changes going on in the country. Technology, urbanization and immigration are driving changes in the social and economic status of women. The presentation discusses their advancement into the professions, arts and business. It discuses how women take the initiative to drive social change and innovative approaches to serious social issues like health, public welfare and suffrage while improving their own position in society. Performed in period costume.


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Performing in period costume Trish Chambers tells a story that takes the listener into the world of Civil War Women. A world that became more complex than knitting socks and baking bread. They were left behind to fend for themselves, to manage homes, businesses and plantations. Roles, which up until the war that had been traditionally performed by men. The presentation discusses changes in society, economics and traditions that would redefine the roles of women forever. Explore the amazing accomplishments of these brave women of the North and South who supported the war effort as nurses, spies, soldiers, government workers, authors, lecturers and fundraisers. Discover how their will to survive the war and to create a future for themselves and their families drove them from their traditional roles and into a new world for women. See how their legacies paved a pathway for women of the future.

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This presentation addresses those women who chose to become soldiers and spies during the Civil War. See how their ingenuity and society's perception of them allowed them to perform successfully in both these endeavors. Learn why they selected the path they did and how they were able to function effectively as soldiers and influence history as spies. Discover how their will to survive the war and to create a future for themselves and their families drove them from their traditional roles and into a new world for women. Performed in period costume.

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Who was Louisa May Alcott? How did the society in which she grew up influence her writing, her beliefs, and her behavior. Explore her life as she grows from the rebellious child to an icon of American literature, following a life plan of her own design. This discussion introduces you to what made Louisa May Alcott the imaginative and creative woman she was.

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Though few of her poems were published during her lifetime, Emily Dickinson became one of America's most prolific and well-known poets. Her poetry is esoteric and haunting, at times hard to comprehend, but always containing a message, opinion, or statement of who she was and how she saw the world. We will discuss the life experiences and the social world that created both the woman and the poet. Performed in Period Costume.

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The presentation will cover the realities of English Society at the time of Jane Austen's life and literary career. It will discuss what a woman's life was like at the time, what was expected of her and what options were open to her. The performance will explore how Jane Austen portrayed society in her 6 major works, how the personalities of her heroines developed over the span of her novels and how events and experiences of her personal life are reflected in her writing. Some opinions on why her work is still so popular today. Performed in Period Costume.

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After spending 16 days in Egypt, Trish Chambers has put to together an interesting and enlightening presentation about the mystery and beauty of Egypt. Travel to the valley of the kings and see the magnificent artwork in the tombs of the pharaohs. Visit the pyramids at Giza. See the craftsman at work using the methods and skills of the past to create beautiful works of art. The presentation also includes interesting facts about the culture of modern Egypt.

AUSTRALIA

For children pre-school age to 6 years, we do an Australian Cultural story.  The animals, native stories and some minor geography will be covered. For the children 7 and above, a more in-depth discussion of the geography, history, culture and information on the Great Barrier Reef. For both groups: pictures and a discussion of the unique animals and marine life living in Australia.

The adult performance expands to include Australian History and Aboriginal culture. Performed in Period Costume.


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Why lighthouses are painted the way they are. What was life like for a lighthouse keeper? What are Fresnel Lenses? What is a range light?
Trish Chambers will discuss these and many other interesting and historical facts and legends about lighthouses.

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