Historic Portrayals
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For a positive impact that will long be remembered...
First person dramatic portrayals of historic personalities.
Schools, government entities, business conventions, corporate gatherings, film producers, holiday events, parades, private parties, civic groups, charity fundraisers and festivals can take their special event or production up a notch by hiring a historic persona to provide a dramatic, inspirational and educational boost through "in character" appearances, keynote speeches, hand-shaking, meet and greet, in-character interaction, Q&A, show-and-tell, historic dinners, parties and dances and more!
"Lord Scott" enjoys portraying a number of historic figures in "first-person" or "in character" mode. He is well known not only for bringing the personalities, culture, thinking and events of various time periods to life but for the authenticity of his historic attire. He has been an historical keynote speaker for events ranging from a national insurance convention to annual charity banquets to church related men's conventions and has portrayed historic characters in such diverse situations as George Washington for the Arizona State Legislature and an 18th Century English Aristocrat for PBS' annual Andre Rieu event.
This time traveling gentleman is particularly well known as Arizona's George Washington and has portrayed the father of our country for schools, homeschool associations, historic sites, business groups, conventions, government associations, churches, historical reenactments, civic gatherings, holiday events, charity fundraisers, social gatherings, parties, parades and the Arizona State Legislature as well as at sites of national interest such as Mount Vernon and Stratford Hall in Virginia. But quite a number of other historic figures are also available, some of which are listed below. Keynote, educational, inspirational, motivational and interactive approaches are all possible depending on the nature of your needs. Speeches and presentations have been and can be adapted to audiences of a few or of thousands and for all ages and situations from school assemblies to historic sites to professional gatherings.
Though based in Arizona we are available for appearances nation-wide and have enjoyed "portraying" in many parts of the country.
Please contact us here with inquiries.
Partial List of Portrayals:
General George Washington - Father of Our Country
Southern Politician 1861 - "States Rights & The Constitution"
Northern Politician 1864 - "The Union Must Be Preserved"
Confederate Officer of 1862 - "The War Between The States"
William Bradford circa 1630 - Pilgrim Leader
John Bunyan circa 1660s - Author
Kind Charles II of England circa 1660s
Pirate, Privateer, Buccaneer
Thomas Lee circa 1740s - Builder of Stratford Hall
George Whitefield circa 1740s - "The Great Awakening"
Bonnie Prince Charlie circa 1745 - Scottish Jacobite Leader
Soldier of the American Revolution
American Political Leader circa 1776
Patrick Henry circa 1787 - "Concerning the Constitution"
Lord Scott - English Aristocrat Representing Several Time Periods
Territorial Governor of Arizona of the late 1800s
... and many, many more characters of the 17th, 18th & 19th centuries.
Lord Scott also has compatriots, fellow actors and speakers, he recommends for historic characters he does not personally portray. Among these are
Betsy Ross
Martha Washington
Le Marquis de Lafayette
President Abraham Lincoln
President Theodore Roosevelt
General Robert E. Lee
General George Crook
Soldiers, Mountain Men, Historic Native Americans & More
"I must write to tell you once again how much we enjoyed your visit. My students talked for quite some time about all the facts they learned from your presentation. One student’s comment on his end of the year evaluation was that of all the extra activities we did this year, your visit was the best because he learned so much from you and found your visit so interesting.
Thank you again for coming to our school and teaching us about your career as the humble General who led our infant nation with integrity and grace, earning the respect of your contemporaries as well as generations of Americans to follow. My students now count themselves among your admirers, thanks to your engaging portrayal that broug
ht General Washington to life at our school."From a teacher...
Dear General Washington,
It is now the end of our school year, and though you and your lovely family visited our campus several months ago, I find that I must write to tell you once again how much we enjoyed your visit. My students talked for quite some time about all the facts they learned from your presentation. One student’s comment on his end of the year evaluation was that of all the extra activities we did this year, your visit was the best because he learned so much from you and found your visit so interesting.
Thank you again for coming to our school and teaching us about your career as the humble General who led our infant nation with integrity and grace, earning the respect of your contemporaries as well as generations of Americans to follow. My students now count themselves among your admirers, thanks to your engaging portrayal that brought General Washington to life at Emmaus Lutheran School.
God’s blessings on your future endeavors.
Ami B. 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher Emmaus Lutheran School
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Lord Scott honored us in making an appearance as General George Washington on Monday March 21st at the State Capitol for a Homeschool Rally sponsored by Arizona Families for Home Education, the statewide homeschool organization.
Scott was asked at the last minute to address the crowd of over 200 homeschooling parents and children. He rose to the challenge and encouraged us all with his impromptu speech. Scott has a natural ability in public speaking. We were very pleased and inspired by what he shared with those in attendance at the Capitol.
Scott is a person who values family and honor. We feel privileged to be acquainted with this noble, humble man with a vision for unity and appreciation for the rich history we have as a nation. He is an inspiration to those he encounters.
Sincerely,
NM
Arizona Families for Home Education
Lord Scott of We Make History was hired as an historical interpreter in November 2004 for our Advanced Placement and Regular United States History classes. He made two appearances—one as a circa 1861 Southern planter politician and a second as a circa 1865 New England banker.
Having heard of the reputation for quality and historical accuracy that precedes this gentleman's organization, We Make History, Horizon hired him at first opportunity. His professionalism became evident from the first correspondence. We made arrangements with ease and clarity. From the moment he walked onto campus, his manner demonstrated a high level of interest, character and courtesy. His presentations engaged students immediately and held their rapt attention for the duration of the ninety-minute periods.
As an historical impersonator, Mr. Scott demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of subject matter, as well as admirably convincing character portrayal. Many students commented later that it seemed as if someone stepped forward in time and walked right into their classroom! Following the character portrayal, Mr. Scott opened the presentation up to questions from the students. Again, displaying a comprehensive awareness of the complexity of the time period, Mr. Scott interacted with and responded to a wide variety of inquiries with ease and attentiveness. His manner of communication seemed to impart a deeper understanding among the students, regardless of their ability level. He related to the individual’s comment or question with a clear perception of his audience. Mr. Scott concluded his presentation with an invitation for student involvement with the We Make History organization, thereby extending the learning opportunity for all.
I highly recommend this gentleman for any future historical appearances.
Sincerely,
D. B. Advanced Placement United States History Teacher
Dear Capt. Scott,
On behalf of the Sacred Heart Home Educators Boys’ Club, I sincerely want to thank both you and Pvt. Shetler for the wonderful Civil War presentation. What better way to make history come alive for our youth than to teach “in persona.” You chose a particular date, November 10, 1861, and spoke to our group about the battles you had fought in so far, the weapons you carried, the uniform you wore, but most importantly, you allowed us to peak into the hearts and minds of the southern men of that time. We felt the love they had for their home (Virginia). We saw their manners, their respect for women and their regard for those they fought against. We experienced a real connection with the men and boys that fought during the Civil War, much more than any textbook could relate.
We had many wonderful comments from the boys. One was “astounded that the costumes were authentic.” Another loved the fact that you snapped your fingers to switch from 1861 to 2006. The weapons, of course, were a big hit, with one young man in our group saying, “It was cool to see the kind of swords they carried.” My son loved the question and answer session but was sorry when it ended since he had many more questions he wanted to ask. All in all, I think the overall consensus with the boys is that they now have more of an understanding as to why Virginia made the decision to leave the Union.
Thank you again for this wonderful experience. God bless you for sharing your time and talent.
Sincerely,
DS
Dear Sir:
Thank you for your presentation as Patrick Henry to the students and parents of Teen Pact. You arrived at the State Capitol in the wardrobe of the famous statesman. You were eloquent in your speech and inspired us all. Thank you again. I plan to tell the other homeschool groups that they can invite you to speak. Please feel free to use me a reference for future bookings of Patrick Henry.
Sincerely,
SL
General Robert E. Lee
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