I've found a color picture of a group of people who are reenacting this period. They call themselves the 'Diehard Company'.
A member of the Diehard Company.
Notice the strange thing at the top of his hat. And did they forget the make the top of their tent red?
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I really appreciate reenactors. Some people here make fun of them or criticize them for glorifying the South (in the case of the Civil War). I think we learn a lot about the times by what they do.
ReplyDeleteThe style of tent they used is interesting to me. It looks like it is half tent and half teepee!
I agree, when people reenact something they often can learn more about the event then academics who only study books.
ReplyDeleteThe tent looks like a wigwam euh tipi indeed.
a splendid picture. the reenacting thing is useful as it keeps history alive. some folks don't ever take a book in their hands. this should grab their attention, but would they understand the context?
ReplyDeleteoh well...
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According to their website they have just returned from a field trip to the Crimea, so at least they gave it a try. Reenacting something at the actual historical location will help in trying to grasp a bit of the context.
ReplyDeleteI agree, reenacting can be a great help in understanding history. There was a fun book a few years ago about history, reenacting, and the modern American South called "Confederates in the Attic," by Tony Horwitz. I'd recommend it.
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