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Father of Our Country
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William
Sommerfield
America's
George Washington
Father of Our Country
William A. Sommerfield (retired) was the officially designated historical interpreter of George Washington. For fifteen years Mr. Sommerfield was regularly seen performing and interacting with audiences at Washington's home at Mount Vernon. Touring includes over 200 appearances each year throughout the fifty states and in Europe. William Sommerfield captivated audiences on NBC's Eyewitness to History, The DC Bicentennial Celebration, The National Bill of Rights Tour, Good Morning America, The Today Show, A&E's The Crossing, and Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Video Field Trips Washington, Man & Myth. He has appeared in Time Magazine and the New Yorker, and on the covers of USA Today, New York Times and the Times of London. William Sommerfield was recognized internationally as the foremost interpreter of George Washington and continues to influence historical interpreters everywhere. He's currently still the Creative Director and chief scriptwriter for the American Historical Theatre. Dean Malissa has taken over as AHT's George Washington.
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