Introducing Slavery at Historic St. Mary’s City
I think there are some folks who chuckle when I tell them I am a consultant, as if that’s not possible. But I am. A large part of what I do and what I...
Category: interpretation
Panels and Plantations
Continuing my week of adventures and presentations, I had the honor of being a panelist at St. Mary’s College of Maryland last night. The panel discussion was about diversity in museums, and how we...
Are you checking for the Cooking Gene?
Hello everybody!!! Things have been very busy on this end. I am preparing to present in New York City next week as well as have a public lecture in Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s...
What’s Cooking? The Cooking Gene!
So I’ve been busy working on presentations and what not and my advisor and mentor, Dr. Karen Cox told me I should really check out Michael Twitty and see what he was all about....
A little something I’m working on….
And something you’ll be hearing more about very VERY soon! (Like next week…this week, I’m in presentation prep mode) Please check out the link, and drop a line!!! Cooking Gene Team Member Nicole Moore
Christmas Gif…Celebrating de Big Times
We have just passed Christmas, a time of year where we gather with family and have a good time. Some of us will have attended “Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties” or the office holiday shindig....
What’s a Birthday to a Slave?
I am excited! I turned 30 last week. I love my birthday as most people do. I love the fact that I lived to see another year. I love getting the occasional birthday card...
Following The Drinking Gourd and Other Paths to Freedom
This time of year reminds me of a few things about interpretation. Not only did I do slave life interpretation at Historic Brattonsville, but this time of year I would also brush up on...
There’s Something About Cotton
I have never known one plant to cause more drama than cotton. I have watched people shut down at the mention of it, parents refuse to let their children go to field trips because...
