"The Bear and the Cub"
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Hikenutty
N 37° 37.542 W 075° 45.494
18S E 433091 N 4164557
This marker tells the story of the first play recorded and performed in the United States in 1665. The actors were prosecuted for their performance.
Waymark Code: WM41MF
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/24/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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The marker reads as follows:
"The Bear and the Cub"
The first play recorded in the United States was presented August 27, 1665. The Accomack County court at Pungoteague heard charges against three men "for acting a play," ordered inspection of costumes and script, but found the men "not guilty."
Marker Number: 17

Marker Title: The Bear and the Cub

Marker Location: Along highway 13 on Delmarva Peninsula

County or Independent City: Northampton County

Web Site: Not listed

Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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