Surratt House Docents

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Very good advice, Kate. And, some people can pull off the Civil War-era style and look like they just stepped out of a daguerreotype. Others can spend huge amounts of money and still look like they are wearing a costume.

As for being a guide, few sites use first-person formats for regular tours. It is a tricky technique and difficult to accomplish. One statement from a tour member, and one can be easily drawn out of character. First-person works well in vignettes on special occasions and also if there is a third-party participant who can help the visitor understand what is happening. One more time-consuming program to develop within a small museum with minimal staff and creative docents.