So everyone occasionally hears about historical reenactments being held around the country, the era being portrayed depends on the location. Here in the New England we have everything from the Revolutionary War to World War Two. In the South you typically see Civil War Reenactments. But you have to ask yourselves why do we fight? Simple we fight for you and for our veterans. A lot of reenactments are put on for the general public so they can learn about what it was like to be a solider of the Soviet Union or the Confederacy and of course the American soldier. Men and women alike spend a lot of money and countless hours on their impressions, so our history will not be lost. We show people that history can be electrifying and alive even if happened over a hundred years ago. I myself am a World War Two reenactor and my favorite part of the hobby is talking to public and educating them on the era and the war itself. Some people can't sit down and read a textbook and grasp what it was like, that’s why living historians all across the world help the general public understand what went on and how it happened.
I think you have come up with a very interesting blog. I have always wondered why the did reenactments. You have shined a new light on the subject. I look forward to learning more.
ReplyDeleteI'm both happy and excited that you came away with a renewed interest and some insight. Although historical reenacting is a world-wide phenomenon many people don't fully understand why we do it. People believe that it's just grown-ups playing army or war, but it's so much more. I'm glad that you liked my blog!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog to be informative and insightful. It is very interesting to read about history and the efforts made for it to not be lost.
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Tracie
I enjoyed reading your blog it was quite interesting and informative. Thank you for enlighten us about the purpose of reenactments.
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