There was a time...LLC
Featuring John Salicco; Lecturer, Musical Performer, "Edutainer" and Story Teller

We promote the development of social consciousness through the humanities. Increasing awareness of where we have been and how we have become who we are, encourages tolerance and social consciousness. Using impersonations of historical characters, story telling and musical performances, Mr. Salicco encourages the discussion of timeless social issues and bring history to life. 
 

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."    
George Santayana, Life of Reason, Reason in Common Sense, Scribner's, 1905, page 284                                                                        

Other Programs
  

Mart Taylor - 1850s California Gold Run Performer

This is a portrayal of an actual 19th Century performer.  From the stages of the best theaters in San Francisco to his roaming "Original Company", Mr. Taylor entertained throughout the California gold camps of the 1850s.
At this time. the Minstrel Show and other musical acts were common on the Pacific Coast from California to the Puget Sound .
 

John Quincy Adams
Mr. Salicco, portrays John Quincy Adams as he reminisces on a political life. 
A privileged witness to the birth of our nation, from the annexation of Florida to the Convention of 1818 allowing for joint occupation and settlement of the Oregon Country, John Quincy Adams remains one of America’s greatest unsung heroes.

 

Story Telling
Traditional story telling drawn from Colonial America, the Western Migrations of the 19th Century, the settlement of the North West, the California gold rush and the Great Depression.

 

The 30's.  How do you spell Relief?

Your presenter is an optimistic traveling minstrel and liniment salesman recounting tales of his travels and experiences through depression era west coast towns and work camps.

Living history workshops

With 30 years of experience, we will customize workshops to suit your needs.