Michele Gabrielson a.k.a. Mercy Otis Warren
Michele Gabrielson, MA Ed, is a local history teacher and historic interpreter of the 18th century and was recently acknowledged with a Rising Star Award by the Massachusetts History Alliance for public history programming. She specializes in interpreting the history of colonial women printers, 18th century chocolate production, and of course, the revolutionary playwright and poet Mercy Otis Warren. Gabrielson additionally serves on several historical committees dedicated to helping preserve the history of colonial America, is a member of the Authenticity Standards Committee for Minuteman National Historic Park, and is the coordinator for the Battle Road Guides for the annual reenactment of the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
Mercy Otis Warren – Current Offerings:
American Calliope: Mercy Otis Warren and the Writings of a Revolutionary
In the Spirit of Friendship: John Adams and Mercy Otis Warren
One Liberty Square: Revolutionary Discussions and Secret Meetings at the Warren Home
(With Sandy Spector) “Affectionate Friends and Humble Servants”: A Constructed Conversation Between Martha Washington and Mercy Otis Warren
(With Michael Welch) “The Colonel and His Scribbler” – Meet Colonel James and Mercy Otis Warren
Printing – Current Offerings:
In The Margins: Women Printers in the 18th Century
A Pressing Matter: 18th Century Media Literacy and Bias
Meet A Colonial Printer!
NEW PROGRAM!! – The Tyrant’s Foe and the People’s Friend: The Freedom of the Press in the American Revolution
Chocolate History – Current Offerings:
(Bitter)sweet History: 18th Century Chocolate and the Revolutionary War.
NEW PROGRAM!! (With Tom Dietzel) “Messengers of the Revolution: Paul Revere and Mercy Otis Warren”
A dynamic living-history program featuring Mercy Otis Warren—the “muse of the revolution” and America’s first female historian—and Paul Revere, the famed messenger who helped ignite a nation. Through first-person interpretation, award-winning educator Michele Gabrielson and historian Tom Dietzel bring these iconic figures to life, sharing the stories, struggles, and ideas that shaped independence. Join the conversation and celebrate 250 years of American history through the people who helped make it happen.
For further inquiries or to hire Michele, contact jlane@revolution250.org