Students at Joseph Rogers Primary were delighted with a historical representation of a typical 18^th century wedding. This is a follow-up to the trip the children took in the fall to Rocky Mount to learn about how life was in the 1700’s.  Four historians from Rocky Mount Historical Museum visited each classroom and presented the program as part of the social studies curriculum.

Historical Interpreters, Mary Proffit and Jonathan Galyen show Mrs. Parker’s class artifacts from the 18^th century.

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Historical Interpreters, Mary Proffit and Jonathan Galyen show Mrs. Parker’s class artifacts from the 18^th century.

Historical Interpreters, Mary Proffit and Jonathan Galyen show Mrs. Parker’s class artifacts from the 18^th century.

Historical Interpreters, Mary Proffit and Jonathan Galyen show Mrs. Parker’s class artifacts from the 18^th century.

Zane and Nathaniel get ready for a “horse race”.

Zane and Nathaniel get ready for a “horse race”.

Ariana plays the part of the bride as Tapanga and Tanner prepare to play the stocking toss game.

Ariana plays the part of the bride as Tapanga and Tanner prepare to play the stocking toss game.

Ariana plays the part of the bride as Tapanga and Tanner prepare to play the stocking toss game.

Madison plays the part of the bride as Billie and Andrew play the cake and ring game.

Mrs. Parker’s class with Mary Proffit and Jonathan Gaylen of Rocky Mount.

Mrs. Parker’s class is lead through a traditional wedding dance by Mary Proffit.