Our Town Timeline By well002.stu 1899 Emily revisits her past Emily revisits her 12th birthday after she dies and is laid to rest. That day she recieved a postcard album from george as a present Period: 1901 to 1913 Our Town Timespan May 7, 1901 Dr. Gibbs delivers twins May 7, 1901 Emily and George flirt Period: May 7, 1901 to May 7, 1901 Act 1 Jul 7, 1904 Emily and George get married Jul 7, 1904 The play flashes back to the day a year earlier when George and Emily realize they are in love Period: Jul 7, 1904 to 1904 Act 2 1913 Emily dies Emily died of childbirth with her second child. 1913 George is overcome with grief and throws himself at Emilys grave Period: 1913 to 1913 Act 3