Barbara Hughes
American History Women
American History Women
Testimonials
"...Thank you for bringing the past to life for my students. It makes history so much more interesting for them."
Cheryl W., teacher
"Barbara's Narcissa was very believable, interesting, and historically accurate."
Bill Bundschu, author and historian
"The students loved seeing the artifacts and learning interesting/surprising facts about the ... 1800's."
Jillian D., teacher
"The students were engaged and eager to absorb everything they could from Barbara's accurate portrayal of Mary Lobb."
Molly H., teacher
"She creatively used . . . pictures, music, drama, and artifacts to . . . draw an engaging and thought provoking picture of the people and time of the Civil War. I was especially moved by a story of a woman who lost her husband and brother. I made a personal connection with the people of that time period."
Debbie C., teacher, graduate student
Cheryl W., teacher
"Barbara's Narcissa was very believable, interesting, and historically accurate."
Bill Bundschu, author and historian
"The students loved seeing the artifacts and learning interesting/surprising facts about the ... 1800's."
Jillian D., teacher
"The students were engaged and eager to absorb everything they could from Barbara's accurate portrayal of Mary Lobb."
Molly H., teacher
"She creatively used . . . pictures, music, drama, and artifacts to . . . draw an engaging and thought provoking picture of the people and time of the Civil War. I was especially moved by a story of a woman who lost her husband and brother. I made a personal connection with the people of that time period."
Debbie C., teacher, graduate student
"I learned much about the attitudes of the time. Barbara really immerses herself in the time period."
Fran K., drama teacher
"Fascinating and entertaining presentation!"
Carol C., church group leader
"Barbara did an excellent presentation for our children! She had their interest from before she even started! She gave a detailed experience for what life might have been like during that time period! I would highly recommend Barbara. She made learning come to life!
Jamie H., teacher
"Barbara's enthusiasm and love for her subject matter is the perfect complement for the detailed research she conducts to build her programs. These factors combine for an informative and moving presentation.
Gary T., librarian
"Barbara Hughes is an accomplished historian and actress. She combines those skills and talents to take us back in history as she transforms herself to Narcissa Whitman or others to tell stories of historical significance. Barbara's performances are both informative and entertaining. Don't miss the opportunity to witness living history."
Tom M., retiree
"Barbara does not deliver it- she lives it. That is what makes it so valuable."
Nellie E., librarian
Fran K., drama teacher
"Fascinating and entertaining presentation!"
Carol C., church group leader
"Barbara did an excellent presentation for our children! She had their interest from before she even started! She gave a detailed experience for what life might have been like during that time period! I would highly recommend Barbara. She made learning come to life!
Jamie H., teacher
"Barbara's enthusiasm and love for her subject matter is the perfect complement for the detailed research she conducts to build her programs. These factors combine for an informative and moving presentation.
Gary T., librarian
"Barbara Hughes is an accomplished historian and actress. She combines those skills and talents to take us back in history as she transforms herself to Narcissa Whitman or others to tell stories of historical significance. Barbara's performances are both informative and entertaining. Don't miss the opportunity to witness living history."
Tom M., retiree
"Barbara does not deliver it- she lives it. That is what makes it so valuable."
Nellie E., librarian