5th Virginia Volunteer Infantry, Company E, "Augusta Greys"

Living History Ideas and How-to's

Have you ever thought about things to do at a living history?

Reenacting is'nt just about battles, oh no, it is about portraying life as it was lived in the 19th century.

Here are some ideas of things to do. We will be adding links to each of these topics with some basic info to help you get started. If you find an item of interest, let us know and we'll get you more info.

Camp Cooking

Cheese Making

Basketry and Chair Caning

Spinning and Weaving

Blacksmithing

Weapons demonstration

Rations demonstration

Quilting

Baking in a Brick Oven

Fabric Dying

Soap Making

Woodwright (cabinet maker)

Candle Making

Ladies Aid Society

Clothing of the 1860's

Music

Cobbler (Shoe maker)

Leather Working