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 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?
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 historicaly accurate handmade clothing
and early modern English dialect.
Walk in the footsteps of history
with an award-winning Historian!
Join 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.
Have you ever wondered how
to harvest the fragrance of a flower?
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.
All participants will enjoy a scent sampling
of fragrances that have endured the test of time.
This demonstration showcases the entire process
from start to finish
using readily-available grocery-store ingredients.
Participants will witness one of the oldest
dairy processes in the world
while sampling different flavor combinations.
This soft, versatile cheese can be flavored
in a variety of ways
for a multitude of delicious recipes,
both sweet and savory.
This method can be easily done in under an hour!
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 mehods over an open fire.
