Charles Wissinger
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James Madison
Marquis de Lafayette
Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow
Major John Andre
Francis Scott Key
Charles Wissinger
is a professional actor who loves history. A graduate of Ferrum College
with a BA in Theatrical and Performing Arts, he has worked on stage, in
films, television, and commercials. Wissinger has combined his love for
acting with his love for history by researching and creating an
interpretation of historical figures, from the Revolutionary War, the
Civil War and the War of 1812, that played significant roles in the
development of the United States of America. Charles Wissinger started
working in living history as a Re-enactor for the Virginia Patriots, Inc. recreating the Second Virginia Convention where Patrick Henry gave his famous 'Liberty or Death' speech.
Since then Wissinger has expanded his repertoire to include portraying James Madison, writer of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights; Marquis de Lafayette, hero of the Revolution; Francis Scott Key, author of the Star Spangled Banner; Major John Andre, the British officer who convinced Benedict Arnold to change sides; and Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow, spy for J.E.B. Stuart and unsung hero of the Civil War.
Since then Wissinger has expanded his repertoire to include portraying James Madison, writer of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights; Marquis de Lafayette, hero of the Revolution; Francis Scott Key, author of the Star Spangled Banner; Major John Andre, the British officer who convinced Benedict Arnold to change sides; and Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow, spy for J.E.B. Stuart and unsung hero of the Civil War.
- Talk to James Madison as he struggles with the Constitution or the Bill of Rights.
- Ask James Madison what he had to go through during the Revolutionary War.
- Find out why Major General Marquis de Lafayette left his own country to fight for the Colonial Revolutionary cause.
- Find out what happened during the secret meeting between Benedict Arnold and Major John Andre.
- Listen to Francis Scott Key explain how he developed the poem that became our national anthem.
- Listen to Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow tell stories about narrowly escaping capture from the Union soldiers during the Civil War.
- Ask Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow what it was like to spy on your neighbor.
- Find out what it was like for Benjamin Franklin Stringfellow to fight along side the Fourth Virginia Cavalry during the Civil War.
