Colonial America Re-enactment
Many people enjoy re-enacting the American Revolution era. There are several groups which participate in this type of re-enacting, although it is not as popular as Civil War re-enacting. One the largest Colonial re-enacting groups is the Northwest Territory Alliance…
Renaissance Re-enactment
Renaissance re-enacting is extremely popular, but much of it takes place at Renaissance Fairs rather than at events such as battle re-enactments. People are drawn to the beautiful costumes and the playful spirit of Renaissance Fairs. Most fairs are set…
The Difference Between Stage and Re-enactment Costumes
While both stage and re-enactment costumes span the range from simple peasant working clothes to elaborate formal wear for balls and parties, there are some differences. The goal of most re-enactors is authentic clothing as it would have actually been…
Civil War Re-enactment Sites
There are dozens of American Civil War re-enactment Sites, far too many to list. Every state has re-enactment groups. The following sites will get you started. The last two are especially good for makers of historical garb. Civil War Re-enactors…
Upcoming Historical Re-enactment Series
Historical re-enacting is a very popular hobby with many people around the world. What draws people to this fascinating, involved, and sometimes expensive pastime? People who sew are sometimes drawn to re-enacting because they love the historic clothing styles and…