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 After retiring as a trial lawyer, Bill Young decided to make his life long love of history, writing, and public speaking into a second career. He presents dramatic and historically accurate first person impressions of five Virginia heroes. Bill Young's passion is bringing history to life for everyone - corporations, civic clubs, church groups, retirement communities, schools, historical clubs, museums, tour companies, patriotic organizations, and private parties. He has done extensive historical research to produce his stirring talks and the elaborate costumes that he wears. His spellbinding portrayals will be the highlight of your program. He will entertain, educate, motivate, uplift, and inspire your group! Bill is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the University of Richmond Law School. He is the author and illustrator of two books about his Scouting adventures, Once a Scout and Trailing the Eagle. He co-authored with his wife, Patricia Chewning Young, the 56th Virginia Infantry in the Virginia Regimental Histories Series. He also writes and illustrates articles for several historical magazines on a regular basis. Bill is a costumed historical interpreter for the National Park Service at Jamestown, Virginia. He is a member of the casts of the Patrick Henry reenactment at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, and of the Parson's Cause at Hanover Court House. Bill has appeared in three films and has been listed in Who's Who in Professional Speaking. He has been a member of the National Speakers Association, the Virginia Speakers Association, and the International Platform Association. He appeared as Woodrow Wilson and General Douglas MacArthur at the High Plains Chautauqua in Greeley, Colorado. To date, Bill has performed in 21 states and in London, England. |
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