Articles related to "Living History"
An American Thanksgiving Through theYears
Learn about the context of your antiques and enjoy a special Thanksgiving experience by visiting a Living History Museum near you!
antiques • collectibles • thanksgiving • living history museum • american history
Learn about the context of your antiques and enjoy a special Thanksgiving experience by visiting a Living History Museum near you!
antiques • collectibles • thanksgiving • living history museum • american history
'Tis the Season
The re-enactment season is about to start. Have you got all your kit finished for this year?
megan mcconnell • re-enactment • living history • suite101 • historical re-enactment
The re-enactment season is about to start. Have you got all your kit finished for this year?
megan mcconnell • re-enactment • living history • suite101 • historical re-enactment
A Knight to Remember - definately a great event!
A recent feast I attended, A Knight to Remember, was one of the most enjoyable I have been at for some time. Here's why.
megan mcconnell • river haven • sca • feast • histrorical re-enactment
A recent feast I attended, A Knight to Remember, was one of the most enjoyable I have been at for some time. Here's why.
megan mcconnell • river haven • sca • feast • histrorical re-enactment
Children and Re-Enactment
Children and Re-Enactment don't necessarily mean problems. With a bit of planning, your children can enjoy your hobby with you.
re-enactment • historical re-enactment • living history • children • parenting
Children and Re-Enactment don't necessarily mean problems. With a bit of planning, your children can enjoy your hobby with you.
re-enactment • historical re-enactment • living history • children • parenting
Creating a Persona
Persona is an important part of being a re-enactor. This article will give you some guidelines on creating your persona: and introduce you to my own persona.
re-enactment • living history • persona • character • history
Persona is an important part of being a re-enactor. This article will give you some guidelines on creating your persona: and introduce you to my own persona.
re-enactment • living history • persona • character • history
Historical Re-Enactment - A Learning Hobby
A basic overview of the Historical Re-Enactment topic - and some good reasons for becoming a Historical Re-Enactor.
history • re-enactment • reenact • performance • living history
A basic overview of the Historical Re-Enactment topic - and some good reasons for becoming a Historical Re-Enactor.
history • re-enactment • reenact • performance • living history
Living History in Turku
Turku makes it easy to learn about the early days. Maps are available and the Luostarinmaki Handcrafts Museum is a veritable show-and-tell place.
turku • finnish history • finnish folk craft museum • craft demonstrations • fires in finland
Turku makes it easy to learn about the early days. Maps are available and the Luostarinmaki Handcrafts Museum is a veritable show-and-tell place.
turku • finnish history • finnish folk craft museum • craft demonstrations • fires in finland
Medieval History Q&A
Got a question about the Middle Ages? Want to know the difference between feudalism and infidels? Ask here.
medieval history • middle ages • living history • q&a • kia
Got a question about the Middle Ages? Want to know the difference between feudalism and infidels? Ask here.
medieval history • middle ages • living history • q&a • kia
Museums Mount High-Tech Exhibits
Two new collections in Springfield, Illinois and Mount Vernon, Virginia include interactivity to help make history come alive.
interactive exhibits • history museum exhibits • technology in exhibits • educational exhibits • living history
Two new collections in Springfield, Illinois and Mount Vernon, Virginia include interactivity to help make history come alive.
interactive exhibits • history museum exhibits • technology in exhibits • educational exhibits • living history
Old World Wisconsin Living History in Eagle
Immigrants and pioneers came from vastly different cultures to settle in Wisconsin and pursue the American dream. Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, WI recreates their stories.
eagke wisconsin • old world wisconsin • living history history museum • kettle moraineforest • driving distance chicago
Immigrants and pioneers came from vastly different cultures to settle in Wisconsin and pursue the American dream. Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, WI recreates their stories.
eagke wisconsin • old world wisconsin • living history history museum • kettle moraineforest • driving distance chicago
On the Road Again
With the start of every event season, thousands of Re-enactors head off in cars packed to overflowing with people and equipment.
megan mcconnell • re-enactment • living history • event • history
With the start of every event season, thousands of Re-enactors head off in cars packed to overflowing with people and equipment.
megan mcconnell • re-enactment • living history • event • history
Safety - Is it more important than Authenticity?
Safety and Authenticity are all to often seen as being mutually exclusive amongst re-enactors. It is important that the re-enactment movement changes this attitude before we are forced by legislation to change it.
re-enactment • safety • authenticity • history • living history
Safety and Authenticity are all to often seen as being mutually exclusive amongst re-enactors. It is important that the re-enactment movement changes this attitude before we are forced by legislation to change it.
re-enactment • safety • authenticity • history • living history
Search Out the Real Living History
You can get help understanding the sites and times of the historical sites by talking with the docents and enthusiastic interpreters who have made history their passion., You can get help understanding the sites and times of the historical sites by talking with the docents and enthusiastic interpreters who have made history their passion.
historical places • history • time travel • docents • american history
You can get help understanding the sites and times of the historical sites by talking with the docents and enthusiastic interpreters who have made history their passion., You can get help understanding the sites and times of the historical sites by talking with the docents and enthusiastic interpreters who have made history their passion.
historical places • history • time travel • docents • american history
Slipping Through Time
Experience that magic moment when the modern world disappears and you slip through time.
megan mcconnell • historical re-enactment • living history • re-enactment • history
Experience that magic moment when the modern world disappears and you slip through time.
megan mcconnell • historical re-enactment • living history • re-enactment • history
The Art of Historical Re-Enacting - Part 2
Follow re-enactor Beth Mitchell as she takes her first steps on the road to Historical Re-Enactment.
beth mitchell • megan mcconnell • camping • re-enactment • living history
Follow re-enactor Beth Mitchell as she takes her first steps on the road to Historical Re-Enactment.
beth mitchell • megan mcconnell • camping • re-enactment • living history
The Art of Historical Re-Enacting - Part 3
This month, we look at some of the fun things that happen when it is too cold to do re-enactment.
historical re-enactment • living history • re-enactment • beth mitchell • megan mcconnell
This month, we look at some of the fun things that happen when it is too cold to do re-enactment.
historical re-enactment • living history • re-enactment • beth mitchell • megan mcconnell
The Art of Historical Re-Enacting - Part 5
Beth Mitchell gives us an "in persona" look at an incident in 1813.
beth mitchell • megan mcconnell • living history • historical re-enactment • history
Beth Mitchell gives us an "in persona" look at an incident in 1813.
beth mitchell • megan mcconnell • living history • historical re-enactment • history
The Importance of Documentation
Documentation is what re-enactors use to prove what they are doing is correct. But just what is it, and what is a good way of finding it?
megan mcconnell • re-enactment • document • prove • artifact
Documentation is what re-enactors use to prove what they are doing is correct. But just what is it, and what is a good way of finding it?
megan mcconnell • re-enactment • document • prove • artifact
Visit London to Live History
London is always a pleasure to visit to discover new sites or revisit the traditional ones. Throughout the year the visitor will enjoy the museums, theatres and views.
london • westminster abbey • the houses of parliament • samuel johnson • st paul’s cathedral
London is always a pleasure to visit to discover new sites or revisit the traditional ones. Throughout the year the visitor will enjoy the museums, theatres and views.
london • westminster abbey • the houses of parliament • samuel johnson • st paul’s cathedral
Washburn-Norlands Living History Center
Washburn-Norlands Living History Center captures a period in American history long since gone, in a unique and interesting way.
norlands • washburn • living history center • livermore • maine
Washburn-Norlands Living History Center captures a period in American history long since gone, in a unique and interesting way.
norlands • washburn • living history center • livermore • maine
Black Country Museum Honors Industrial Past
To visit the Black Country Museum outside of Birmingham, England, is to take a trip back into the past. The living history museum recreates a 1930s coal mining village.
black country museum • living history museums • coal mining villages • recreation of 1930s english coal-mining village • dudley england
To visit the Black Country Museum outside of Birmingham, England, is to take a trip back into the past. The living history museum recreates a 1930s coal mining village.
black country museum • living history museums • coal mining villages • recreation of 1930s english coal-mining village • dudley england
Hike the Trail of History in McHenry Illinois
Children can experience life of the early settlers in the Northwest Territory at the Trail of History, the third weekend in October at Glacial Park in McHenry, Illinois.
trail of history • living history illinois • hands on history • french-indian war re-enactment • experience pioneer life
Children can experience life of the early settlers in the Northwest Territory at the Trail of History, the third weekend in October at Glacial Park in McHenry, Illinois.
trail of history • living history illinois • hands on history • french-indian war re-enactment • experience pioneer life
Historical Re-Enactment and the Internet
The Internet has caused historical re-enactment to take great strides in becoming a truly global hobby. It has it's bad points, but also has caused great increases in knowledge in the movement.
historical re-enactment • living history • megan mcconnell • internet • re-enactment
The Internet has caused historical re-enactment to take great strides in becoming a truly global hobby. It has it's bad points, but also has caused great increases in knowledge in the movement.
historical re-enactment • living history • megan mcconnell • internet • re-enactment
How to Steward an Event - Part 2: When and Where
So you have taken the big step to steward an event. Now you have to decide when and where to have the event.
megan mcconnell • historical • reenactment • living • history
So you have taken the big step to steward an event. Now you have to decide when and where to have the event.
megan mcconnell • historical • reenactment • living • history
How to Steward an Event - Part 3: Money Matters
Budgeting is a vital part of your event. In this article, I show how to work out the minimum cost per person for the event, and look at some of the costs you will encounter.
megan mcconnell • steward • event • living • history
Budgeting is a vital part of your event. In this article, I show how to work out the minimum cost per person for the event, and look at some of the costs you will encounter.
megan mcconnell • steward • event • living • history
How to Steward an Event - Part 1; Basic Terms, and Planning
Events are the lifeblood of historical re-enactment groups, and the ability to run a good event is an art in itself. Take the first steps to learning how to Steward an event with this article.
megan mcconnell • historical re-enactment • living history • event • stewart
Events are the lifeblood of historical re-enactment groups, and the ability to run a good event is an art in itself. Take the first steps to learning how to Steward an event with this article.
megan mcconnell • historical re-enactment • living history • event • stewart
Newcomers and Re-Enactment
Newcomers often feel left out when they first join a re-enactment group. There are things that both newcomers, and we oldtimers can do to help them to feel more a part of our community.
megan mcconnell • historical re-enactment • living history • newcomers • history
Newcomers often feel left out when they first join a re-enactment group. There are things that both newcomers, and we oldtimers can do to help them to feel more a part of our community.
megan mcconnell • historical re-enactment • living history • newcomers • history
Recruiting Newcomers
Newcomers are the lifeblood of all groups - how to recruit them is always of importance.
megan mcconnell • lochac • sca • historical re-enactment • living history
Newcomers are the lifeblood of all groups - how to recruit them is always of importance.
megan mcconnell • lochac • sca • historical re-enactment • living history
The Art of Historical Re-Enacting - Part 1
A re-enactors view of being a re-enactor. This article has been written by Beth Mitchell and is the first in a 3 part series from her.
re-enactment • living history • historical re-enactment • megan mcconnell • beth mitchell
A re-enactors view of being a re-enactor. This article has been written by Beth Mitchell and is the first in a 3 part series from her.
re-enactment • living history • historical re-enactment • megan mcconnell • beth mitchell
The Art of Historical Re-Enacting - Part 4
In part 4 of this series, Beth takes us on the road to an event.
beth mitchell • megan mcconnell • stoney creek • history • historical re-enactment
In part 4 of this series, Beth takes us on the road to an event.
beth mitchell • megan mcconnell • stoney creek • history • historical re-enactment
Breathing Life into History
Finding connections with history brings the past into the present to allow greater understanding of what people experienced and the events shaping our world.
experiencing history • historic re-enactment • cultural festivals • preserving the past • historic societies
Finding connections with history brings the past into the present to allow greater understanding of what people experienced and the events shaping our world.
experiencing history • historic re-enactment • cultural festivals • preserving the past • historic societies
Summer Activities in Des Moines
Des Moines provides activities for young professionals and families with children of all ages.
des moines • des moines arts festival • living history farms • des moines renaissance faire • joffrey ballet
Des Moines provides activities for young professionals and families with children of all ages.
des moines • des moines arts festival • living history farms • des moines renaissance faire • joffrey ballet
Antique Aircraft Flying Adventures
Martha's Vineyard's Katama Airfield is a time machine for aviation historians; from its grass-covered runways to its planes and diner it's an American flight classic.
antique aircraft flying adventures • weaver aircraft company • waco biplanes • pioneer pilots grass airstrip • live aviation history
Martha's Vineyard's Katama Airfield is a time machine for aviation historians; from its grass-covered runways to its planes and diner it's an American flight classic.
antique aircraft flying adventures • weaver aircraft company • waco biplanes • pioneer pilots grass airstrip • live aviation history
Historic Luxury Rental Villas
A family or group vacation at an historic rental villa is among the best of luxury travel. These Wimco Villas are recommended for travelers who enjoy living history.
private historic luxury rentals villas • recommended best properties france italy • family groups vacations • wimco travelers living history • elite selection europe tuscany provence
A family or group vacation at an historic rental villa is among the best of luxury travel. These Wimco Villas are recommended for travelers who enjoy living history.
private historic luxury rentals villas • recommended best properties france italy • family groups vacations • wimco travelers living history • elite selection europe tuscany provence
Mountains, Horses and Llamas Add to Family Fun
The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia offers a variety of unique family activities that will get the kids out in nature interacting with animals.
unusual family activities • shenandoah valley virginia • kids nature • hiking • horseback riding
The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia offers a variety of unique family activities that will get the kids out in nature interacting with animals.
unusual family activities • shenandoah valley virginia • kids nature • hiking • horseback riding
Politics in Literature: 2008 Presidental Memoirs
Having trouble deciding who to vote for in the upcoming presidential election?Try reading some of these books to gauge a clearer understanding of the candidates.
2008 american presidential candidate books • political memoirs • john mccain memoirs • barack obama memoirs • joe biden memoirs
Having trouble deciding who to vote for in the upcoming presidential election?Try reading some of these books to gauge a clearer understanding of the candidates.
2008 american presidential candidate books • political memoirs • john mccain memoirs • barack obama memoirs • joe biden memoirs
Saratoga Springs, Upstate New York
From the Battle of Saratoga and the country's oldest thoroughbred racetrack, to golf courses, hiking trails and natural spas, Saratoga Springs has a lot to see and do.
battle saratoga springs racetrack ny • upstate new york • tourists • luxury travelers • living history
From the Battle of Saratoga and the country's oldest thoroughbred racetrack, to golf courses, hiking trails and natural spas, Saratoga Springs has a lot to see and do.
battle saratoga springs racetrack ny • upstate new york • tourists • luxury travelers • living history
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
There is something about the Democratic Party's New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton that just makes her look like a sure winner in the 2008 Presidential Race.
senator hillary rodham clinton • democratic party • white house elections 2008 • bill chelsea • new york state
There is something about the Democratic Party's New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton that just makes her look like a sure winner in the 2008 Presidential Race.
senator hillary rodham clinton • democratic party • white house elections 2008 • bill chelsea • new york state
Family Spring Break in Virginia
Take your family spring break vacation in Virginia at the beach, or visit exciting Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg. Better yet, split your time in both locales.
family spring break vacation • virginia beach • colonial williamsburg • busch gardens europe • whale watching
Take your family spring break vacation in Virginia at the beach, or visit exciting Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg. Better yet, split your time in both locales.
family spring break vacation • virginia beach • colonial williamsburg • busch gardens europe • whale watching
Historic Landscapes and Gardens
Historic and traditional garden landscapes in New England range from colonial times to modern times. Here is a survey of selected 19th century landscape styles.
hancock shaker village • old sturbridge village • roseland cottage • early american garden stles • early american landscapes
Historic and traditional garden landscapes in New England range from colonial times to modern times. Here is a survey of selected 19th century landscape styles.
hancock shaker village • old sturbridge village • roseland cottage • early american garden stles • early american landscapes
See the Cherokee Heritage Center, Tahlequah, OK
In the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, this living history museum is dedicated to the preservation of the heritage, art and culture of the Cherokee Nation.
cherokee heritage center • trail of tears • tahlequah ok • oklahoma museum • cherokee history
In the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, this living history museum is dedicated to the preservation of the heritage, art and culture of the Cherokee Nation.
cherokee heritage center • trail of tears • tahlequah ok • oklahoma museum • cherokee history
Summer Ren-Faires in California
Renaissance Faires are imaginative fantasy events set in Medieval market places in 16th century England. Take a few steps back in time to a rugged, romantic era.
ren-faires • renaissance festival • california entertainment • san francisco golden gate • big bear
Renaissance Faires are imaginative fantasy events set in Medieval market places in 16th century England. Take a few steps back in time to a rugged, romantic era.
ren-faires • renaissance festival • california entertainment • san francisco golden gate • big bear
"Prime Time Live" Re-writes Civil War History
How <i>Prime Time Live</i> is an agent in distoring American Civil War history
american civil war • tv shows
How <i>Prime Time Live</i> is an agent in distoring American Civil War history
american civil war • tv shows
BUFFALO JUMP NATIONAL PARK
For years the people of Huxley, Alberta fought to preserve a canyon 20 kilometers east of their small village. In 1981, it was declared a World Heritage Site
suite 101 • suite101.com • canadian • canadian tourism • canadian travel
For years the people of Huxley, Alberta fought to preserve a canyon 20 kilometers east of their small village. In 1981, it was declared a World Heritage Site
suite 101 • suite101.com • canadian • canadian tourism • canadian travel
From a Different Point-of-View: Branching
Links to articles describing how branching functions within a multimedia application.
multimedia • branching • script • writing production • cd-rom
Links to articles describing how branching functions within a multimedia application.
multimedia • branching • script • writing production • cd-rom
A "Series" Quandry
Series books are one way to interest a child in reading about history. They are also one way that publishers have tried to maintain interest in the printed book. Here's a look at what kids are reading now.
middle-school reading • history books for middle school • history reading ages 9-12 • history series • american girl
Series books are one way to interest a child in reading about history. They are also one way that publishers have tried to maintain interest in the printed book. Here's a look at what kids are reading now.
middle-school reading • history books for middle school • history reading ages 9-12 • history series • american girl
Colonial America Recipes: Homemade Wines
How apples, ginger, elderberry, cherries and currants were fermented into wine in 19th century America.
colonial america recipes homemade wines • how apples ginger elderberry cherries currants fer • recipes from godey’s april 1861 • apple wine • cherry wine
How apples, ginger, elderberry, cherries and currants were fermented into wine in 19th century America.
colonial america recipes homemade wines • how apples ginger elderberry cherries currants fer • recipes from godey’s april 1861 • apple wine • cherry wine
Days out from Philadelphia
History, casinos, sea, shopping and a religious community that rejects the trappings of modern life can all be found on a day trip from Philadelphia.......
gettysburg • atlantic city • valley forge • king of prussia • lancaster county
History, casinos, sea, shopping and a religious community that rejects the trappings of modern life can all be found on a day trip from Philadelphia.......
gettysburg • atlantic city • valley forge • king of prussia • lancaster county
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Park
Walk through the chronicles of time in the middle of a modern city and skyscrapers. Come along for a treat!
city of los angeles • historic park • olvera street • los angeles • pueblo de los angeles historic park
Walk through the chronicles of time in the middle of a modern city and skyscrapers. Come along for a treat!
city of los angeles • historic park • olvera street • los angeles • pueblo de los angeles historic park
Enjoy Hands-On History in Staunton, Virginia
AtThe Frontier Culture Museum, in Staunton, Virginia, you can get a hands-on feel for what life was like for early settlers of the U.S.
history • colonial u.s. • museums • ancestors • frontier life
AtThe Frontier Culture Museum, in Staunton, Virginia, you can get a hands-on feel for what life was like for early settlers of the U.S.
history • colonial u.s. • museums • ancestors • frontier life
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