Head to the Winters Heritage House Museum on Tuesday, March 26, and you can watch history come to life.

Dr. Daisy Century, a historical interpreter, will present the story of Mary Fields, the first Black woman to become a contracted U.S. Postal Service route mail carrier.

"(Century's) performances are educational, transforming and empowering, just a few adjectives to describe the program," said museum director Teresa St. Angelo, who noted that the program will feature a question-and-answer period.

Century's presentation fits nicely with the museum's current exhibit, "No Matter the Dress, Women Making a Difference," as well as the 2024 theme for the National Women's History Alliance, "Women Who Advocated for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion," St. Angelo said.

"When I started to research the extensive list of women whose accomplishments paved the way for other women, I said to myself, 'If only they were here to tell us their story in person,'" she recalled. Inspiration struck when she discovered Century and her programs.

"I read about the characters she portrayed, and there was no question as to which woman I would love to talk to right now," St. Angelo said of Century's portrayal of Fields. "How did Mary forge ahead with the choices she made in positions women had never taken on before? Then I read about Dr. Daisy Century! All (Century) has experienced and accomplished will be such an inspiration."

An award-winning science teacher who taught for more than 20 years in the Philadelphia school system, Century is also the author of four books as well as an actress and historical interpreter. She brings to life historic figures including Harriet Tubman, Madam C. J. Walker and Sojourner Truth.

People who attend Century's program will also have the opportunity to explore the museum's exhibit.

"Women have made impactful change around the world, largely while wearing dresses, though not always the case," said Lauren Fox, museum manager. The March exhibit features various topics and materials related to women and history, including clothing items dating to the 1800s on loan from local resident Jan Parola.

"We will have multiple vintage wedding dresses, a hat collection, a brooch collection, as well as formal and regular wear. There will be historical information about women's clothing through the ages throughout the world," Fox shared. "Additionally, in honor of Women's History Month and this year's theme, 'Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,' we will spotlight several women throughout history and career fields who had major impacts on the world. There will be a tribute to Barbie and the impact she had over young girls and women alike, which includes a vintage Barbie collection and history about the creator, Ruth Handler." The exhibit also features hands-on activities for children.

On the day of Century's program, the exhibit will be open from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the museum, located at 47 E. High St., Elizabethtown. Doors to the H.U. Coble House, part of the museum complex where Century will hold her program, will open at 6:30 p.m., and the performance will begin at 7 p.m.

St. Angelo hopes both Century's program and the exhibit will leave people with an appreciation for history and women's roles in making it.

"See and hear history as you never heard before," she said. "Be prepared to be entertained, engaged and inspired."

Century's presentation is free, but reservations are requested by calling 717-367-4672 or emailing winters-hh@elizabethtownhistory.org.

For more information on the Winters Heritage House, including exhibit hours, visit http://www.ElizabethtownHistory.org.