ABOUT REBECCA SUERDIECK
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Rebecca Suerdieck
is an Independant Scholar,
Living Historian and Guest Lecturer.
She enjoys exploring the different aspects
of her research with self-initiated projects.
To accompany the primary sources
she scours for information,
she also takes it upon herself
to actually do what she reads about.
These projects have included
recreating the various domestic skills
that were once in common knowledge
by Virginia women -
and by rediscovering
the original Colonial landscape
by studying Church histories
to identify the exact location
of many forgotten churches and roadways.
As a former Rare Books Librarian,
Rebecca became aware
of lesser-known records of Virginia history
from the 17th, 18th and 19th century.
In these ancient books
and handwritten collections,
she discovered an untapped world.
She continually explores these documents
and happily sings their praises
to anyone who will listen.
Career Highlights include:
2025 publication of Becoming Marye Bucke -
the true story of researching and interpreting the life
of a woman who lived 400 years ago.15+ years studying and recreating historic fragrances,
including what was made by Dolley Madison and worn by George Washington.3+ years Virginia History Consultant/ Editor
for Virginiana Press.3+ years serving on the James City County Historic Commission
10+ years yeaching open fire cooking with traditional recipes.
22+ years as an Educator at Historic Jamestown.
15+ years making cheese and teaching cheese making.
25+ years research colonial churches
in Tidewater Virginia and successfully proving
a church located every six miles.30+ years interpreting 18th century Virginia life skills.
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