History re-enactment as hobby?

[Azure]

I am just curious on that how many of us do have history re-enactment as hobby or interest?

My own period of interest is Middle Ages; does anyone else have a similar period of interest? Do you think "re-living" the period could be a handle to past lives?

 

[Nightrain]

Do you think "re-living" the period could be a handle to past lives?

Hi Azure! I'm personally convinced that "re-living" or, as we say, reenacting any period of history can be a handle to possible past life memories. The amount of research, work, time, and expense that some of us put into the hobby is a clear indication of either a manic compulsion or dedicated interest. Sometimes, I think some reenactors may belong to the first group, but most are dedicated historians each with a special area of interest, which collectively seem to cover every possible occupation or purpose.


My entire family has been involved in reenacting the 18th and 19th Centuries for nearly fifty years. However, I didn't have any vivid dreams or memories until we moved to New England. That's when the 18th Century suddenly held us in its grip and has refused to let us go since 1978.


Sometimes the period is not as important as the occupation, or even just the point of view. One member of the Brigade of the American Revolution may reenact a surgeon of the period, but have an affinity for the history of Saxony. Another participant of the English Civil War in Britain may have an affinity for metal smithing during the American Civil War. Yet another in Italy may remember being a German soldier during the First World War.


Participation in the hobby can be an indicator of a deep interest, but not necessarily just with the period and world location they are involved in. It's often the case that an alternate group of reenactors provide the only opportunity to experience something we call a "time warp" where one feels that they have gone back in time. Such an experience only works, if everyone involved has done their homework well, and the total immersion becomes the most effective teaching tool ever conceived.

 

[Skarphedinn]

I am just curious on that how many of us do have history re-enactment as hobby or interest?
My own period of interest is Middle Ages; does anyone else have a similar period of interest? Do you think "re-living" the period could be a handle to past lives?

Mine too. Especially the Hundred Years War. Not as a re-enactor, but as a hobby historian. Which century and country/culture are you primarily interested in?


Best Wishes,


Skarphedinn

 

[kmatjhwy]

As for myself as concerning historical re-enactments, have been into the whole Mountain Men Rendevous re-enactments that is popular here in the Rocky Mountain region. These portray the time period of the Mountain Men in the early 1800's. But rather I had a life as such back then remains unknown to myself. But do think these interests could have a big glimpse into ones past lives.

 

[Inanna]

I have a male friend whos onto American Civil War re-enactments. He's also one of three of the countries best leather workers who makes saddles,bags,and all sorts of items used back during thoes times(gets work for the movies,History & the Discovery channels). His work is beautiful! I'm sure he lived then as I recall him being a friend in that life as well as this one.


He also did a re-enacted ride out west with friends on horseback-no easy feat! Its strange because in this life,his father owned a large farm that he inherited along with about 2500 Bison that he later could'nt keep so donated them to a state park here in NY. where they are flourishing.