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Margaret's Diary

Classic American Tales by Gayle Stahluth

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MARGARET’S DIARY DURING A REVOLUTION

Written and performed by Gayle Stahlhuth
Based on the diary of Margaret Morris and other research.

Margaret Morris, a widow with four children, lived in Burlington, NJ when she began writing copious notes in her diary on December 6, 1776. She knew General Washington had been defeated at the Battle of Long Island and was headed south, pursued by British General Sir William Howe. The Pennsylvania Navy, and the Pennsylvania and New Jersey militias were patrolling the Delaware River, preparing for war to come to Philadelphia. It was only a matter of time before Burlington, located along this river, not far from Philadelphia, would be invaded by Hessians. As many of her neighbors fled Burlington, Margaret remained, not knowing her fate, as she continued writing her story. 

Gayle Stahlhuth is an actor, director, playwright, producer, storyteller, and teacher. From 1999 through 2022 she was producing artistic director of East Lynne Theater Company and currently is founding artistic director of Classic American Tales in Cape May, NJ.

CLASSIC AMERICAN TALES aims to tell America’s stories “one tale at a time” by presenting dramatic and literary gems from fifty years ago and before – gems that still resonate - and contemporary works relating to the past, all involving the many facets of what it means to be “American.” https://www.ClassicAmericanTales.org

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