Sandy Spector, a.k.a. Martha Washington
Sandy Spector is a Boston based historian, researcher, and interpreter, and has been a Revolutionary War reenactor since 2000, but now finds herself in her favorite role, Martha Washington. Sandy is known for bringing emotional depth, humanity, and a sense of humour to her portrayal as Martha. She spends most of her time researching and interpreting Mrs. Washington and has been portraying Martha – alone or with George – in numerous states and venues for the past 12 years, including the National Park Service’s Washington’s Headquarters’ in Cambridge, MA, Valley Forge, and Newburgh, NY. As well, she presents for museums, classrooms, libraries, historical societies, and various associations in person throughout the US. She is currently writing a book about Martha Washington—in Martha’s voice.
Current Offerings:
A Personal Conversation in Mrs. Washington’s Bedchamber
NEW!! “Breakfast with the Washingtons” with George (Glenn Siner): A constructed conversation followed by a robust Q&A
Duty vs. Inclination
Venturing Forth Out of Virginia: Martha’s Winters With Her Husband and the Army
(With Michele Gabrielson) “Affectionate Friends and Humble Servants”: A Constructed Conversation Between Martha Washington and Mercy Otis Warren
Martha is available to be a keynote speaker, host a tea, a dinner, or a fundraiser.
To make inquiries or to contact Sandy or “Martha” contact jlane@revolution250.org