Character re-enactor Jessa S. Piaia will present a living history portrayal of Rachel Revere, in this history program set in 1805. Paul Revere married Rachel Walker within five months of the passing of his first wife. Rachel took on the care of the children, and with Paul had six more of their own. Rachel Revere was known as a woman of “forthright hospitality and remarkable good humour.” The audience will meet Mrs. Revere on an afternoon in 1805, as she share episodes of the Reveres’ life during and after the American Revolution.

Jessa Piaia studied performance at London’s Oval House Theatre and graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Boston. She performs at educational institutions, museums, libraries, worship services, and historical organizations throughout New England since 1992.

Free tickets available at the Medford Senior Center after of June 5. Refreshments will be served.

Presented with support from the Friends of the Medford Public Library.