Meet Laura Ingalls Wilder history tour
Historian Melanie Cynthia Stringer provides an 'in character' first person portrayal of Laura Ingalls Wilder circa. 1890's. This is a regional system tour with presentations in 29 PLS libraries October 29 - November 20, 2018.
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Attendees will learn about the person of Laura Ingalls Wilder, her family, her life, and the history of the time period. Presenter will appear as Mrs. Wilder circa 1890's and the presentation is driven by audience questions. Following the presentation audience members will be given a chance to ask questions pertaining to any time in Laura's life.
The overall feedback from this presentation was very positive. Evaluation comments include: "Very informative & enjoyable speaker." "Liked that the presenter stayed in character - but also liked the 'out of character' time at the end for 'out of period' questions & discussion." "Loved the period clothing and artifacts." "Appreciate the first person perspective." "Each program ends up being different because of the varying questions asked by the audience. People could attend more than one program & would experience it differently each time.