Sparta Historical Society hosts Martha Washington presentation
Sparta. Nearly 100 people attended a presentation by Carol Spacht of the American Historical Theater at the First Presbyterian Church of Sparta, where audience members learned colonial etiquette from Martha Washington.
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| 20 Mar 2026 | 04:19
Carol Spacht as Martha Washington (
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The audience enjoys the Martha Washington presentation (
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Martha Washington instructs Joe Warner on proper bowling technique. (
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Maryanne Francisco, president of the Sparta Historical Society, with Carol Spacht as Martha Washington. (
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The Sparta Historical Society hosted a presentation on Martha Washington as part of its Rev 250 series at the First Presbyterian Church of Sparta, drawing a crowd of 94 people.
Carol Spacht of the American Historical Theater led the program, portraying Martha Washington and instructing attendees on colonial-era etiquette and protocol.
Organizers said the presentation offered both an entertaining and educational glimpse into 18th-century social customs, engaging audience members in hands-on demonstrations of period behavior.
