Tricia Strader:  

Life I graduated from Goldey-Beacom College in 1992. Worked as office manager at Newark Post a while; wrote articles for Hockessin Community News/Community Publications. Worked at other office jobs while pursuing dreams. Delaware didn't hold a great job opportunity for me. Was either told was overqualified, or they couldn't afford me even though I may have needed the job at the time. Activities: Sang in church choir for long time during and after high school; was involved in Christian Women's Club and other organizations. I'm a former board member of Civil War Roundtable of Wilmington. In 1995 or '96 I began Civil War reenacting/living history. I still do living history and camp at some reenactments. But I do more lectures and first person appearances now than just civilian reenacting as part of a military unit. Helped form the 8th Virginia, CSA around 2000 or 2001. Now belong to various preservation groups and 5th Virginia, CSA based in West Virginia. I portray Belle Boyd, a young lady Confederate spy and spunky, spirited woman ahead of her time during the Civil War. I do this at the Belle Boyd House in Martinsburg, WV, at reenactments, historical societies and round tables, libraries, and for organizations like Boy Scouts. I moved to West Virginia in 2002. On May 12, 2007, I will be at the Belle Boyd House. On June 20, 2007, I will be at the I-81 North welcome center in Inwood, WV. So if any classmates are traveling I-81 through West...Expand for more