McMath Living History Resources

Inquire Within: A How-to Book of Victorian Entertainment & Guide to the Civil War Ballroom
Ninenteenth century parlor games and etiquette, food, costume and dance instruction - from soup to charades. Now you can create anything from an afternoon of games at agatherings of family and friends to a full-blown Civil War-era Ball!
An Essay on the Dangers & Delights of Time Travel
What to expect when performing accurate living historyin the classroom - a fun read for teachers.

Scottish Sash Guidelines
For the proper use of a lady's 19th century Scottish sash (with photographs)
To Do or Die
A Living History Monologue taken from Louisa May Alcott's Hospital Sketches.  For students or teachers who'd like to become Little Women author Louisa May Alcott for an afternoon.  Ideal for classroom presentation; recommended for 8th grade level and above.

McMath History Articles

The Tale of a Tavern
Bent on Having Their Own Way: Three Women Journalists of the Civil War (with photographs)
Cornelia, Winchester & the Civil War
How to Grow a Mountain Man
The Power of Civil War Music
The Soldier Who Wanted to Dance

Contact: Meredith Bean McMath welcomes your questions or comments