Although these are not battle reenactments, they are the only known Colonial military displays in the state. Each groups availability for public and school displays as well as film work is also indicated. Reenacting the forgotten army that helped defend the UK. 34th Texas Dismounted Cavalry - We are a family friendly unit based in Cypress, TX just northwest of Houston. The event was mutually beneficial, but wearing period clothing was a non-negotiable requirement. Unit in Europe.Experience history first hand and attend a living history re-enactment!A friendly organisation with groups nationwide portraying Vikings, Saxons, Norman’s and any locals during that period. A small but diverse living history group that has a focus on Roman Britain from the 1st to the 5th century. Directory of Sites & Groups; Videos. They are the result of intensive research by professional historians and amateur history buffs who not only want to experience how life was lived in these periods, but also hope to share publicly the things they have learned.On weekends, reenactors wearing Colonial Spanish uniforms demonstrate historic weapons, including firing of cannons. You’ll find the experience both educational and entertaining for all ages. Visitors who attend on the two public rendezvous days are not required to be in period dress.The annual Fort Foster Rendezvous features military demonstrations and a small reenactment that is loosely based on the skirmish and varies from year to year.If you have never attended a living history event or historical war reenactment, I encourage you to load your family into the car and take a drive into Florida’s past. The store provided a much-needed service for event participants and also served as a fundraiser for a charitable cause. If you are interested in one of the infantry orientated units, you will need to be reasonably physically fit as some of the activities can involve running whilst carrying a heavy load. The Fort Griffin Living History Association -We are the living history group with Fort Griffin a Texas historical commission site.
US Army Air Corps . To stop supplies from reaching the Confederates, a series of Union assaults were initiated in late summer 1862.Although there are modern camping facilities available outside the rendezvous encampment, the most authentic way to experience pre-1840s life is to pitch a tent or tipi in the primitive camp.Over a year later, in December 1863, men from the USS Restless and other naval ships landed at St. Andrews Bay, and proceeded to destroy more than 290 salt works operations, valued at $3 million at the time.Because the Alafia River Rendezvous is an immersive event that requires authenticity, all participants, including volunteers, are required to wear period dress.
Arizona Ground Crew Living History Unit Inc. 501(c)3. When I worked the event, I recall that our clothing could not have zippers, our shoes could not have rubber soles, and any modern invention had to be draped in burlap, canvas, a blanket, or animal hide to not detract from the experience of the hard-core reenactors.Howard Blount for VISIT FLORIDAThe Battle of Bowlegs Creek was the final skirmish in a Union campaign to stop the flow of Jake Summerlin’s cattle to Confederate troops. The Yanks Living History Group: specialize in a static display, of US Army equipment during World War II; based in the UK.
Old men and boys, ready against the might of Hitlers modern army… with a touch of Dads Army humour!1840’s Young Victoria and Prince Albert available for opening events, school talks, walk about character, film and TV production, luncheon and afternoon tea.In response to this demand, we have created a directory of UK-based living history societies and associations, complete with web links and contact details as appropriate. Stroll through a living village, watch skilled craftspersons at work, observe folk artists creating one-of-a-kind pieces, and even better, watch cavalry gallop across a field and tremble at a cannon’s blast!My first impression was that the rendezvous was a mere excuse for adults to play “Dress-Up” and “Cowboys & Indians.” I would eventually learn, though, that living history events and historical war reenactments are far more than childhood games.