Barbara Hughes
American History Women
American History Women
About Barb & Programs
Barbara Hughes taught American History for 26 years and is now retired. She is a professional historian and serves on the board of The Civil War Roundtable of Western Missouri. Barbara is an active member of The Blue Springs Historical Society, The Jackson County Historical Society, and The Lone Jack Historical Society. She is listed on the Speakers' Bureau of The Jackson County Historical Society. Barbara loves bringing historical women and their times to life for people of all ages to enjoy.
Barbara as Elizabeth Pilcher. Photo courtesy of GateHouse Media.
Reflections -
Historical Vignettes
Barbara's presentations involve first person story-telling, historic replicas, music, and Powerpoint.
She can design a unique program to meet your individual needs. Pricing is available upon request.
Sample Programs:
Historical Vignettes
Barbara's presentations involve first person story-telling, historic replicas, music, and Powerpoint.
She can design a unique program to meet your individual needs. Pricing is available upon request.
Sample Programs:
- Priscilla Mullins- Pilgrim, 1620's
- Anna Mary Kersallen- Indentured servant from Philadelphia, 1770's
- Maria Reynolds- Observed George Washington's inauguration, 1789
- Narcissa Whitman- Pioneer Missionary
- Sarah Dodge Morris, missionary to Osage Indians - Fort Osage - Lewis and Clark, 1820's
- Pioneers Mary Lobb and Rebecca Hawkins at the Crossroads
- Quantrill!
- Women in MO. during the Civil War
- Mary Lobb and the Lobb Cemetery in Jackson County, MO
- Mourning with Amanda Pine Stout in the 1860's
- Slavery, Border Wars, and Civil War in Jackson County, MO
- Civil War comes to Missouri