Virginia Heritage Education - online, on location, on stage, and on the air.
I am dedicated to finding
the overlooked stories of Virginia.
Years of experience has taught me
the value of these stories
and years of research has shown me
that there is much more to explore.
I will continue to write
new content, share my discoveries,
and delight audiences of all ages.
There are so many more stories to tell ...
and I have only begun.
What stories can I tell you?
Rebecca Suerdieck
is an award-winning Virginia Historian
offering interactive living history,
heritage skills demonstrations,
guided walking tours of Jamestown,
and research that connect the past
to the present.
Travel back in time to year 1621
and visit with Marye Bucke, the Minister's Wife.
Meet a real "person of the past"
and hear stories about life in early Virginia.
This award-winning program is presented
in historically accurate handmade clothing
and early modern English dialect.
Walk in the footsteps of history
with Rebecca as she shares stories
of early Virginia and the exciting discoveries
that expand our understanding
of the first permanent English settlement
in the New World.
This demonstration showcases the art and science
of perfume making in early Virginia.
Learn how this was done for culinary,
medicinal and cosmetic purposes and
experience a forgotten trade.
This demonstration showcases the entire process
from start to finish.
Participants will witness one of the oldest
dairy processes in the world
while sampling different flavor combinations.
Rebecca and her husband Mike lead
full immersion
18th century cooking events.
These hands-on workshops are held
at authentic 18th century kitchens
and involve recreating historic recipes
and traditional cooking methods
over an open fire.
Mike and I have spent nearly 20 years
bringing 18th-century social dancing to life
through English country dancing for school groups,
church communities, and lively social events.
As an experienced caller, I make each dance
easy to follow, welcoming beginners
while creating an engaging and authentic atmosphere.
We also host English Country Dance events
at 18th century sites in Williamsburg and Richmond.
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