For Adults

"Pauline is a master storyteller who brings history alive to students of all ages"

Norma Bingham, teacher
St. George-German School (GEDSB)

"Pauline Grondin shares an infectious enthusiasm for stories that captivates young and old alike"

Laura Camilleri, Museum Programmer/ Special Events Coordinator
Museum on the Boyne,.Alliston, Ontairo

For Adults

Victorian Tea

“Afternoon tea provided the simple function of ladies getting together to give and receive mutual support and to enjoy the warmth of friendship.
One would keep up with the happenings in the community, share news and yes,
even gossip…"

When the men joined the tea it was referred to as a Kettledrum Tea…There was a great deal of noise and less to eat.” Invite Pauline to tea and she will tell you more about the beginnings and customs of tea and the etiquette required when you host and attend Afternoon Tea and the “Five O’Clock Function” in the colonies. You will also hear some stories the ladies would be telling during their visit together.

Pauline will provide the tea, and you provide the sweets and good company.
Hopefully, you have room on your calling card for a visit!

Periwinkle Rose

Pauline Grondin and Diane Kennedy are long time friends and reenactors whose voices harmonize to sing a delightful potpourri of songs accompanied on a variety of musical instruments.

Although heritage presentations and music from the British Isles are the favoured choice, Pauline and Diane provide musical entertainment for any venue or occasion.

Singing is accompanied by dulcimers, bodhran, guitars, folk harp, autoharp, and a variety of other instruments.

Precious Memories

Experience a voyage down memory lane with your seniors' group, service club, or gathering of any number.
Participate in a sing along of "olde tyme music" or themed music for your special event. Pauline sings and plays a number of musical instruments, and is often accompanied by a friend or two.

A potpourri of stories, are available for any occasion or special event. Tales from the British Isles and Canadian heritage stories are always a favourite. First person presentations of famous Canadian Pioneers and heroines are also available

Exploring Our Heritage
A programme filled with hands on artifacts and reproductions from the past. A delightful introduction for reminiscing and "do you remember when".
As a historical interpreter, War of 1812 re-enactor, and professional storyteller, Pauline's experience can bring history and experiences of the early settlers to life before your eyes. Experience first hand the hardship, adventures and joys of pioneers who planted their roots firmly in Canadian soil.

HerStory History
Pauline's performances are a collection of self penned narratives of some of Canada's heroines and pioneers;

Marguerite LaRoche	France to Canada 1542
Elizabeth Davis Ghent	Revolutionary War
Anne Morden	Dundas Valley, 1787
Laura Secord	Heroine of The War of 1812
Elizabeth Rapleje	St Thomas, The War of 1812
Marie Anne Gaboury	Grandmother of Louis Riel
Annie Connor	Ireland to Canada, 1847
Abigail Becker	Heroine of Long Point, 1854
Louisa Robinson Allan	Toronto 1855
Adelaide Hunter Hoodless	Educator and Author
Emily Ferguson Murphy	Suffragist and Reformer, 1917
Minerva Hall	Toronto's Centennial, 1934
Ruth Ireland	Burlington 1855
Queen Victoria
Edith Cavall	Heroine of World War 1
And Many More... 30 to 45 minutes

Piecing Together Canada's History Through Quilts

A programme that showcases hand made quilt designs from the past. Stories, traditions, superstitions, songs, music, poetry and prose honor the quilt designs from long ago.

"No thread running through our history is stronger and more consistent than their use as links between women and their female descendants...many women felt that the female family...past, present and future...was important, and that these generations were united by the quilts that were the work of their hands and their hearts."

Funeral and Mourning Traditions

During times of health and happiness it is perhaps trying to turn our thoughts into doleful channels but sooner or later in our lives the sad time comes.

Through the ages, people looked upon the rituals of mourning and laying a loved to rest differently. Grave decorations became less morbid and more of a spiritual awakening. Superstitions and traditions continued to take on a more modern approach as did “saved by the bell”, "the graveyard shift” and “holding a wake”.

Mourning of the dead became a fashionable trend under the reign of Queen Victoria after the death of Prince Albert in 1861 and even common folk could earn their place in the community by their very acts of respect for the dearly departed.

These traditions and customs traveled over the seas to Canada and the rituals were continued and expanded upon. Even though we have our own traditions, their roots are firmly planted in the customs of the past.