The December 13th program of the Salem Historical Society will be presented at the Shaffer Library, located at 239 S. Lundy Avenue at 7:00pm. Nonmembers of the Society are welcome to attend. Following a short business meeting, the program, “Creating the Carol” will be presented by Chris Hart, Storyteller and Historian.
In October 1843, Charles Dickens wrote a " ghostly little book" that would change forever the way Christmas was celebrated. However, "A Christmas Carol" was much more than just a tale. For Mr. Dickens, it became an intensely personal and autobiographic endeavor. This program explores the real-life inspirations for the classic characters and settings for the Yuletide classis. In short, "the story behind the story".
History Comes to Life is a venture that enables Chris Hart to combine two areas of personal interest, history and story telling. Appearing in costume Chris will bring to life the story of “The Christmas Carol”. Mr. Hart also serves as adjunct faculty at 6 universities and 1 college in Ohio as well as being as guest lecturer at two other universities. In addition, Chris has served as program development manager at Historic Roscoe Village in Coshocton, Ohio. Chris’s interest in history was featured in: In Character, Ohio Magazine and also Now and Then Magazine, as well as numerous newspapers throughout the state. In addition, Chris is a member of the Ohio Order of Storytellers and has had the pleasure of performing at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee and for the National Park Service in Pennsylvania. He has also been honored to perform Civil War portrayals in Gettysburg. The Tuscarawas County Historical Society recently awarded Mr. Hart the Zeiberger Heckewelder Medal for outstanding contributions to local history.
Contact the Salem Historical Society if you have questions, 330-337-8514
