History Comes Alive

An educational program bringing stories to life - told by key historical figures! The 2026 season of History Comes Alive at the Collidge Theatre will feature stories from Harriet Tubman, Abigail Adams, Charles Peale, Thomas Jefferson, FDR, and Benjamin Franklin. All public performances begin at 7:30PM at the Coolidge Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults. Students 21 and under are FREE.

Tue, Mar 24
History Comes Alive - Harriet Tubman
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Mar 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
DEANE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, IN, 104 Main St, Wellsboro, PA 16901, USA
True stories as told by Harriet Tubman - portrayed by Daisy Century
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Tue, Apr 14
History Comes Alive - Abigail Adams
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Apr 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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True stories as told by Abigail Adams - portrayed by Kim Hanley
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Fri, May 15
History Comes Alive - Benjamin Franklin
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May 15, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
DEANE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, IN, 104 Main St, Wellsboro, PA 16901, USA
True stories as told by Benjamin Franklin - portrayed by Barry Stevens
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Tue, Jun 23
History Comes Alive - Charles Willson Peale
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Jun 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
DEANE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, IN, 104 Main St, Wellsboro, PA 16901, USA
True stories as told by Charles W. Peale - portrayed by Bob Gleason
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Fri, Jul 10
History Comes Alive - Thomas Jefferson
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Jul 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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True stories as told by Thomas Jefferson - portrayed by Tom Pitz
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Tue, Oct 13
History Comes Alive - FDR
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Oct 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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True stories as told by Franklin D. Roosevelt - portrayed by Neill Hartley
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