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Post by vspindler on Sept 3, 2017 20:36:24 GMT
I was just wondering if there are any reenactors in the pod?
I've been playing in the SCA for 12 years. My daughter (who is 11) has taken a major interest in blacksmithing and two of the smiths who have taken her in (hugely heartwarming story there!) also do rendezvous so we are joining them at an event next month. My patterns and fabric (while most of what I need can be found in my stash I did get some wool for a short gown) should be here in the first part of this week and then I can get sewing a 1790's kit for myself. I'd planned on putting dd in boys clothes but I'm hoping to have time to make her a basic wool outfit appropriate for a female smith. Since it will be October wool will be warmer and it is safer in the forge anyway.
I find myself rather excited about this event. And I was wondering if anyone else reenactor and where/when do you do so? My "if I won the lottery" job would to work at a living history historical site where you dress up as part of the tour.
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Post by kate on Sept 3, 2017 20:45:38 GMT
I don't, but I just wanted to say that I think that's a super cool hobby! And your DD is extra cool for learning blacksmithing.
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Post by vspindler on Sept 3, 2017 21:20:52 GMT
I don't, but I just wanted to say that I think that's a super cool hobby! And your DD is extra cool for learning blacksmithing. She is really into it, and after an event this summer a couple of the smiths gave her some tools to have for her own. One of them even sawed off the first good "point" she had made (think the pointy end of a tent stake) and had it made into a necklace for her. Thankfully we know several people locally who have forge setups who host open forge days every so often, and one of them is one who is quite taken with her enthusiasm. He also is a school teacher which makes him an excellent instructor for a youngster. The next one is in two weeks and dd will be put to work on the next phase of her smith learning. He was an an event with us a few weeks back and didn't have his black smithing stuff set up, but he taught her to make a copper spoon at that point. However she is already asking about getting her own set up lol, and she may end up with an anvil of her own on "permanent loan" soon from one of her mentors (you can share fire but if she is going to do much working she needs a "workspace" of her own.) This is a HUGE gift as those things are not cheap. The smiths we (well, she really) hang around with just adore her, which gives me the warm fuzzies as a parent. They put out challenges every so often to the bardic (singing) folks, and this summer they issued a challenge with HER as the subject. I know for a fact that two people have been working on songs already. |
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Post by eventhinker on Sept 3, 2017 21:22:21 GMT
We have many Scadian friends. And truth be told I met my husband at a reenactment in 1986. It's a wonderful hobby.
My husband does Civil War now.
What area are you in?
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Post by georgiapea on Sept 3, 2017 23:25:59 GMT
DH's cousin, Marsha Jo and her husband Bruce do civil war reinactments. What's curious is that they have bought shoes from Fugawee, which is just down the road from us a couple of miles. Marsha Jo does 'washerwoman' and Bruce can drive a team. They are prepared to be on either side, depending on who needs them. They have an actual cannon they take with them.
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Post by ~KellyAnn~ on Sept 3, 2017 23:36:50 GMT
My 17 year old niece does.
I'm sure you're familiar with The Wade House, being from Wisconsin. She started going to their summer kids camp when she was young and the wonderful ladies took her under their wings.
She volunteered and then this summer, worked as a guide there and attends area reenactments.
She really has an old soul. For Christmas, her list included a 19th century (recipe/formulation) make-up kit from a maker (LitttleBits - who is from Beaver Dam, WI) on etsy and cotton material for a new dress!
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Post by gorgeouskid on Sept 4, 2017 0:54:00 GMT
I am a reenactor at Renaissance Pleasure Faire, in a historical group (vs. the belly dancers, or fairies.)
I have also done an impression of a Canadian WWI nursing sister.
DH does Civil War, Great War (Canadian Highlander), WWII (British Airborne & RAF), and VietNam.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2017 1:14:45 GMT
I am a reenactor at Renaissance Pleasure Faire, in a historical group (vs. the belly dancers, or fairies.) I have also done an impression of a Canadian WWI nursing sister. DH does Civil War, Great War (Canadian Highlander), WWII (British Airborne & RAF), and VietNam. I'd be interested to know which nurse you did. I went to an Edith Cavell one woman play and it was excellent. |
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Post by myboysnme on Sept 4, 2017 1:23:03 GMT
I am a long time reenactor/living historian - since 1986 approximately. I also do medieval larp and Ren Faires. I am currently a volunteer in the farm site at the American Revolution Museum. I've done 1880's gunfighters Texas, 1830's Texas/Alamo, American Civil War (Union) - I met my husband during a reenactment and our wedding was American Civil War themed. I've done Rev War, French and Indian War and been a docent at James Buchanan's home (1850's). I've also done 17th century Jamestown. I started doing American Civil War as a Union field nurse. I am a garber and I take commissions mostly for medieval live action role play garb. I just finished a beautiful gown for upcoming feast and am working on tunics now. In my queue I have a wizard's garb and a wealthy shop owner's garb approximately 14th c. Today I was in my 18th c. garb at the farm site, left there, drove over to the medieval larp site where I judged an arts and sciences competition. I used to belong to the Costume society of America and I have a huge collection of historical costume books. I used to collect some vintage and antique clothes but am now disposing of these items since I can't keep them preserved. I donated an 18th c walking wheel to the museum and am getting back into spinning myself. I used to teach spinning wool, flax and cotton. When I retire in 2 years or so I hope to maybe take a part time position at the American Revolution Museum or Colonial Williamsburg. Here's a fun postcard from when my boys were little. I am next to the little guy in red.  |
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Post by vspindler on Sept 4, 2017 3:01:51 GMT
Myboysnme, I love garb, it is my "geek" so even thought net month will be my first foray into the 18th century, I should be attired well enough to please all but the most nit picky of garb snarks. (My biggest "flaw" will be my shoes.) It doesn't hurt that I have a stash of wool, silk, and linen that should keep me out of trouble for some time, even if I don't buy more lol. I'd love to see pictures of some of the wok you've done!
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Post by gorgeouskid on Sept 4, 2017 3:08:43 GMT
I am a reenactor at Renaissance Pleasure Faire, in a historical group (vs. the belly dancers, or fairies.) I have also done an impression of a Canadian WWI nursing sister. DH does Civil War, Great War (Canadian Highlander), WWII (British Airborne & RAF), and VietNam. I'd be interested to know which nurse you did. I went to an Edith Cavell one woman play and it was excellent. I wasn't any particular nurse, just me, though I did read Edith Cavell's memoirs. |
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Post by ntsf on Sept 4, 2017 16:58:40 GMT
I spent time working at Lowell National Historical Park, dressed as a Mill Girl of 1830.. first person interpretation. there were limited patterns and such so for my hat, I copied a portrait in the home I was staying at.
it was fun.
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Post by hop2 on Sept 4, 2017 17:20:16 GMT
I have a relative who does sca but I know nothing about it.
I did just notice though that the Rennfaire now does Steam punk days which I thought was cool ( but odd as steam punk is usually Victorian era or future/past not renaissance ) but hey what ever as long as it's fun right?
We used to have a forge/smith shop in a state park near here but the state stopped funding it so it's not open any more. But look into that near you and your DD might find some decent summer jobs if she's looking.
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Post by myboysnme on Sept 4, 2017 18:38:18 GMT
I did just notice though that the Rennfaire now does Steam punk days Ren Faires seem to be doing all kinds of things to get people to come - pirate days, fairy days, so why not steampunk? Personally I have no interest in steampunk and would despise seeing it at a Ren Faire but I am slightly more interested in reality impressions than fantasy. I spent time working at Lowell National Historical Park, dressed as a Mill Girl of 1830 My aunt was writing a book about the Mill Girls. I used to do 1830's and have some nice dresses from that period, but I'm thinking Mill girls wore work clothes. I love that you did living history in this period. It sounds fascinating. |
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Post by ghislaine on Sept 4, 2017 21:53:48 GMT
I've been in the SCA for over 20 years now. I love that your daughter has taken an interest in smithing and has such good mentors nearby! So far my daughter's big interest has been archery.
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Post by ntsf on Sept 4, 2017 22:00:19 GMT
I made a "work" dress.. just plain cotton with no trim, a chemise (never got to a corset), and by hand, made a muslin apron that covered the whole dress. and a fine cotton head cap.. 1830's--so the sleeves were puffy.
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