Williamsport- The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will host its Society Program on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 2pm, with an appearance by the Women of the Revolution. Mercy Otis Warren will be portrayed by Kathleen Houser and Abigail Adams will be portrayed by Susan Guinter. In addition, Ms. Guinter will be portraying Anne Whitfield, a fictional Loyalist.
Women of the Revolution is a 50-60 minute living history performance that brings the women of America’s Revolutionary era to life. Through dramatic monologues, historical dialogue and authentic quotations, audiences ‘meet’ these historical figures. Blending historical scholarship with engaging storytelling, this program explores the challenges, sacrifices and contributions of women on both the Patriot and Loyalist sides of the Revolution. The two women are local actors with combined theatre experience of more than 80 years.
Abigail Adams was the wife of President John Adams and her frequent correspondence and conversations with her husband admonished John to ‘Remember the Ladies’. Mercy Otis Warren was an activist poet, playwright, and pamphleteer during the American Revolution. Her writings before the Revolution spoke out against British authority in Massachusetts and urged colonists to resist infringements on colonial rights and liberties. Presenting the opposing point of view, the fictional Anne Whitfield will urge loyalty to the British crown.
The Lecture Series which continues throughout the year is sponsored by Catherine Burns Insurance Services, Muncy. As well, the Series is co-sponsored by a Travel and Tourism Grant from the Lycoming County Visitors Bureau. The Lecture Series features a number of exciting programs and reenactors to celebrate the history and heritage of the country’s 250th birthday. Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, Mark Twain originally scheduled for this date will not be appearing.
The lecture will be held in the Community Room of the Taber Museum and is free and open to the public. As it coincides with the third Sunday of the month, free admission to tour the museum is in place. The museum is located at 858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport. There is ample parking behind the museum or at Trinity Church as well as on the street. For further information about the museum, please call 570.326.3326.