A Revolutionary Podcast
Tavern Talks, hosted by Mary Tsaltas-Ottomanelli and Allie Delyanis, digs into the early Colonial Revolutionary War Era highlighting the Museum’s events and programs.
HUZZAH!
Featuring a conversation with Dan Shippey, a George Washington historian and interpreter, recorded the day after the Museum’s annual Washington’s Farewell Open House on December 1st, 2019.
Dan holding up a Continental Dollar
This was Shippey’s third year reenacting Washington’s famous farewell toast in our historic Long Room. In 2017, Shippey was joined by Ian Kahn, who portrayed General Washington on the AMC series TURN: Washington’s Spies. Shippey served as Kahn’s historical advisor and collaborator during Kahn’s time working on the show.
Shippey is the founder of The Breed’s Hill Institute, an organization that fosters discovery of the revolutionary ideas of the American founding through entertainment, education, and community projects. The organization’s Facebook page posts daily posts on Revolutionary figures, events, and documents. Shippey, and his wife Kelly, have been portraying George and Martha Washington since 2008 on the West Coast, where the Shippey’s live. Adorably enough the Shippey’s have the same height and age difference as the Washington’s making them the perfect pair to reenact the famous first couple.
About the Hosts
Mary Tsaltas-Ottomanelli was previously in Programs & Events for the Museum and has a background in New York City studies with a focus on the Colonial and Revolutionary War.
Allie Delyanis was previously in Communications & Marketing with the Museum creating new content for the Museum’s blog, social media, and website.
