'Tis The Season: Charlotte's Christmas

About this event

Join the lively 19th century singing school students of Salem and some surprise guests for a packed evening as they explore the history of Christmas traditions. After the arrival of abolitionist Charlotte Forten, the anti-slavery practices forming around Christmas in New England change the students ' perspective on the holiday. What unfolds is an entertaining exploration of tradition, freedom, and community.

This show is audience participatory, if so desired, and we'll invite you to sing, keep rhythm, and enjoy complimentary punch and cookies with the "students".

Children are welcome, but we ask that anyone who brings children promises to remove them from the audience if they become disruptive. Parental discretion is further advised around the discussion of American enslavement. Though the show is not graphic in its discussion, we want you to know that that's part of the content.

The evening of Friday, November 27th, the opening of the show at the Women's Friend Society will transition from an outdoor singing procession from Salem's (newly lit) Christmas tree, down Essex Street, and onto Hawthorne Blvd where the procession will enter into the Women's Friend Society. Audience members are encouraged to join that procession if desired.

Please feel free to contact boxoffice@historyalivesalem.com with any questions.

Wishing you a season of joy and peace,

The cast of 'Tis the Season; Charlottes Christmas and the production team at History Alive, Inc.

www.historyalivesalem.com

From History Alive, Inc.