Dean Bennett has found his alter-ego in Ben Franklin.  He has portrayed him in performances at the National Archives and the White House on July 4th, on television and in the theatre.

He exudes warmth and jovialityand is at home with both  children and adults

PERFORMANCES AT 2PM AND 3PM.   TICKETS $5.00.   LIMITED SEATING.  PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE AT THE INDIAN KING TAVERN.  CALL 856-429-6792

Come and meet John Emory, an African soldier, as he tells of the struggle for Africans to enter the continental Army, describes camp life, demonstrates equipment and plays and sings music of the era

This presentation has been performed in schools, churches, colleges and libraries forgroups of young and old.

Joseph Becton is a teacher, philosopher, historian, musician and interpreter.  He is the co-founder of the First Rhode Island Regiment Revolutionary War reenactors.   Mr. Becton has appeared on TV and in films.

President Thomas Jefferson, who was a widower, asked her to be unofficial White House first lady.  Her wit, charm and education made her the perfect choice.

She was a great asset to her husband when he became president.  Dolley hosted children’s events and introduced ice cream and the Easter Egg Roll to the White House.

She is most famous for saving Gilbert Stuart’s portrait of George Washington, risking her own life, when the British invaded Washington, DC during the war of 1812.

Elizabeth Michaels/Dolley Madison courtesy of the American Historical Theatre

The presentation will be at 2 o’clock.   Admission is free to the public.

The evening will be a collaborative presentation by The Academy of Natural Sciences – Philadelphia, Haddonfield Memorial High School, and the Historical Society of Haddonfield Research Library. Samuel Nicholson Rhoads, 19th Century Renaissance man and naturalist, historian, and visionary will also be present.

Tickets are $43 for members and $47 for non-members. To purchase tickets and for complete menu, visit the Historical Society’s website. For sponsorship opportunities, please call the office at 856-429-7375.

Linda Hess, curator at the Indian King, will be at the Fair with an Indian King Tavern display. Garry Stone, a Friends’ Officer, will also be representing the Monmouth Battlefield.

The State History Fair has an array of activities for people of all ages. If you are looking for something to buy, the 175-year-old Allaire General Store will be open for shopping. The Pine Creek Railroad can take passengers on a scenic route. A baseball game will be played using rules of 1864 and also using equipment and uniforms of the 19th century.
There are numerous other things to do and people to visit at the Fair to help you travel back in time, including our very own Indian King Tavern. For more information, click here.

John Lopes, the George Washington reenactor, described life in the colonial era and answered questions from eager attendees.

Lopes, a professional actor for almost 20 years both in Philadelphia and California, has portrayed George Washington in various theatre productions along the East Coast.

The event was so successful, the Indian King plans to have George Washington return next year.

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