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Augustin Fresnel - Frederick Law Olmsted

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My living history programs of Frederick Law Olmsted, Augustin Fresnel, Philip Freneau, and Young Abe Lincoln are available to museums, historical societies, libraries & cultural organizations. Do you have someone from history with a compelling story that you would like to see performed for your audience & organization?  Let's see what's possible! I look forward to hearing from you. 

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Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel in the Lens Building at  Fire Island Lighthouse.

Living History Programs

Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Montauk Lighthouse (Photo Credit: Donna Dimino)

Augustin Fresnel: Through A New Lens

Living History portrayal of Augustin Fresnel, Inventor of the Fresnel lens for lighthouses throughout the world.

Performances are 35-40 minutes followed by audience Q&A/discussion.


Photo credit: Donna Dimino

A Ramble With Frederick Law Olmsted

Performances are customized for projects designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, which means I add and incorporate the highlights of Olmsted's experience with the specific project.


Projects designed by his nephew/stepson John Charles Olmsted and Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. are presented with the original performance.


Joseph Smith as Frederick Law Olmsted, Preview Performance for Friends of Olmsted-Beil House 

June 2021 (Photo credit: Eileen Monreale, FOBH)

Joseph Smith as Philip Freneau 2012 New Jersey State History Fair.  Photo credit: Jonathan Carlucci

Philip Freneau: Poet of the American Revolution

Joseph Smith, Performing Artist of Living History as Philip Freneau 

2012 New Jersey State History Fair. 


Photo credit: Jonathan Carlucci 

Living History


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