Testimonials
Dear General and Lady Washington (Alisa & Curt),
On behalf of everyone at BTL, I want to thank you for the wonderful presentation last night. Your portrayals of George and Martha Washington were truly outstanding. From your impeccable period attire to your engaging storytelling, you brought history to life in a way that was both educational and entertaining. The detailed accounts of your lives, how you met, the challenges and triumphs of the Revolutionary War era, your years in the White House, and your lasting legacies captivated all. It is not often that history feels so personal and accessible. Your knowledge, enthusiasm, and dedication to historical accuracy created an experience that I know our patrons will remember for a long time, I know I will! I believe everyone who attended left with a deeper understanding of the Washingtons and a greater appreciation for this important period in American history. Thank you for sharing your talents, your expertise, and your passion for history.
-Maureen Norton (Bernards Township Library)
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"Wonderful job!"
George did fabulous, was personable, took lots of pictures with folks, and just was a great addition to our event.
-Matthew C
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"Excellent! "
“Curt Radabaugh, a first-person, historical portrayer, provided an interesting and educational presentation as General George Washington. Far from delivering a dry recitation of facts, he held the audience's rapt attention with his stories about the General, the American Revolution, and Colonial life. We highly recommend Curt to portray one of his historical figures.”
-Diane N.
Media
Curt Radebaugh appeared online in a New York Times Opinion piece entitled, "Searching for George Washington" in which he was interviewed about portraying the legendary founding father. Below is a brief introduction to the article.
New York Times
Portfolio by Martin Schoeller
July 2, 2026
In our national memory, George Washington is a mythic figure, cast in metal, carved in stone. His leadership, first as general, then as president, is so intertwined with the roots of this country that it is sometimes hard to separate the man from the idea of America. How does one imagine the living presence of such an icon, much less embody him?
There is a small fraternity of men bold enough to try. At historical parks and commemorations from Virginia to Seattle, these interpreters (their preferred term) transform themselves into Washington. Each has his own approach, but what all their representations seek to capture is a legacy that has endured from his time to ours. If America, at least in part, is an idea, then our national project becomes, like theirs, an act of interpretation, an imperfect attempt to translate some idealized vision into the messy reality of our own time. — Ezekiel Kweku
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Curt referred to his 13,000 history books in his personal library, including several hundred about Washington. His portrayal is an homage to the man responsible for setting this nation on the path to freedom. The profound importance of Washington's character and leadership to the birth of our nation is best summarized by one of his contemporaries, King George III. Upon hearing that Washington intended to surrender his military commission and return to civilian life, the King remarked: "If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world."