Tammy Barley ~ Western Romance Author
The 19th Century Travelers
Living-History Events
Travel back in time to the 19th century!
Ever wanted to step back in time? Now you and your family, school, homeschool group, church, or organization can visit the 19th century United States via hands-on living-history activities and displays, in events presented by
historical romance & adventure author Tammy Barley
and her living-history teen group, The 19th Century Travelers!
Meet author Tammy Barley who, along with her living-history group, will wear 19th-century costumes with accessories of the era, reminiscent of the ones her characters wear in The Sierra Chronicles.
Participate in living-history crafts and activities, such as:
- cowboy lasso techniques
- traditional Paiute basket weaving
- cowboy leather braiding
- touch real buffalo and other animal skins
- learn how to braid a denim rag rug
- weave a calico rag rug on a frame
- make a dreamcatcher
- have fun learning the origin of the cowboy—quite a chuckle that
the activity’s backdrop is a miniature outhouse door- test your Civil War trivia knowledge
- learn details about period clothing
and more. Purchase her latest novel or get your copy autographed! (Ms. Barley typically donates half of proceeds from book sales to aid your school, organization, or favorite charity!)
At schools and with homeschool groups of all ages, Ms. Barley talks with kids about God's plan for their lives and following their own dreams, as well as what it's like to become - and be - an author. (It's an adventure!)
Relaxed and entertaining, living-history events are perfect for:
- Adult groups
- Children's groups
- Church festivals and new-member welcomes
- Fund-raisers
- Holidays (schedule a Victorian Christmas living-history event!)
- A few hours or all day
Very reasonable rates.
If you live in northeastern Illinois or southeastern Wisconsin,
feel free to contact Ms. Barley:
- for a free brochure (see tan column, right >)
- to schedule an event at your location
- with any questions you may have
via the Contact Me page.
Living the adventure begins when we meet, with this visual,
living-history journey back in time!
