Hey History Lovers,
The Massachusetts Living History Gazette is near completion. Keep your eyes open over the next few days for a link.
Cheers!
The Living History Guy
Monday, April 14, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
4/6 Rehearsal for the battle at Lexington green
Hello History Lovers.
I got a chance to get a sneak preview for the Patriot's Day reenactment of the battle at Lexington Green. For those of you who don't know, on April 19th, 1775 a small group of Lexington militia, known as the Minute Men, faced off against nearly 800 British regular soldiers on Lexington green. Shots were fired an eight Minute Men were dead on the field. The American Revolution was on.
The Lexington Minute Men today are a group of historical reenactors who play the parts of the men that stood on that fateful day. Every year they reenact the events on Patriot's Day (well, last year it rained out, but you get the point). Today was their dress rehearsal. They gathered behind St. Bridget's Parish near the green and drilled for several hours in full uniform. They broke for hot dogs and Doritos, which I thought was a bizarre way to get into character. I had a chance to interview Carlo Bertazzoni, who plays Captain John Parker (commander of the Minute Men), Alex Cain who acts as a drill sergeant of sorts, and Mike DaRu, who serves as Bertazzoni's adjutant. They were all very welcoming and kind to me. The rehearsal of the battle was fought against a group of local reenactors who play the British. They didn't use blanks today when firing, so it wasn't as exciting as it could have been. Be sure to go to the Patriot's Day reenactment, where I was assured black powder would make an appearance. Just a warning, if you want a good viewing spot, you should probably get there pretty early. Apparently people camp out over night. Gotta love dedication.
Cheers!
The Living History Guy
I got a chance to get a sneak preview for the Patriot's Day reenactment of the battle at Lexington Green. For those of you who don't know, on April 19th, 1775 a small group of Lexington militia, known as the Minute Men, faced off against nearly 800 British regular soldiers on Lexington green. Shots were fired an eight Minute Men were dead on the field. The American Revolution was on.
The Lexington Minute Men today are a group of historical reenactors who play the parts of the men that stood on that fateful day. Every year they reenact the events on Patriot's Day (well, last year it rained out, but you get the point). Today was their dress rehearsal. They gathered behind St. Bridget's Parish near the green and drilled for several hours in full uniform. They broke for hot dogs and Doritos, which I thought was a bizarre way to get into character. I had a chance to interview Carlo Bertazzoni, who plays Captain John Parker (commander of the Minute Men), Alex Cain who acts as a drill sergeant of sorts, and Mike DaRu, who serves as Bertazzoni's adjutant. They were all very welcoming and kind to me. The rehearsal of the battle was fought against a group of local reenactors who play the British. They didn't use blanks today when firing, so it wasn't as exciting as it could have been. Be sure to go to the Patriot's Day reenactment, where I was assured black powder would make an appearance. Just a warning, if you want a good viewing spot, you should probably get there pretty early. Apparently people camp out over night. Gotta love dedication.
Cheers!
The Living History Guy
3/28 trip to Old Sturbridge Village
I made the hour trek from Boston to Old Sturbridge Village in western Massachusetts today. I went with a video camera with the intention of putting together a video story about the village and what it does. I'll give you a little sample.
The village is built to look like an early 19th Century New England village. It has a village green, numerous period buildings, a blacksmith, a cooper (barrel maker for those not down with the lingo), a tinsmith, and so much more. I had a chance to interview the blacksmith, the cooper, and several nice women who cook in a building called "The Parsonage House." For those of you considering a visit, I would recommend them all to you. They are knowledgable, if a little eccentric. If you want to learn how to make a custard pie in a dutch oven, check out the parsonage house. If you want to learn about the latin origins of the word 'cooper,' talk to Jay Mullin in the cooper shop. He may talk alot, but he's got some interesting things to say.
The baby lambs were just born if you are an animal lover. The weather should be getting better, so if you've never been, it's certainly worht a visit. Just make sure you go with an open mind.
Cheers! The Living History Guy
The village is built to look like an early 19th Century New England village. It has a village green, numerous period buildings, a blacksmith, a cooper (barrel maker for those not down with the lingo), a tinsmith, and so much more. I had a chance to interview the blacksmith, the cooper, and several nice women who cook in a building called "The Parsonage House." For those of you considering a visit, I would recommend them all to you. They are knowledgable, if a little eccentric. If you want to learn how to make a custard pie in a dutch oven, check out the parsonage house. If you want to learn about the latin origins of the word 'cooper,' talk to Jay Mullin in the cooper shop. He may talk alot, but he's got some interesting things to say.
The baby lambs were just born if you are an animal lover. The weather should be getting better, so if you've never been, it's certainly worht a visit. Just make sure you go with an open mind.
Cheers! The Living History Guy
new website
I am designing a website called the Massachusetts Living History Gazette. It will contain several videos and written articles explaining what the historical reenacting scene is like in the area at the moment. It is meant to be a resource for reenactors, those interested become reenactors, and anyone who is just plain interested in history. I'll post a URL as time progesses.
Cheers!
The Living History Guy
Cheers!
The Living History Guy
Welcome to the Massachusetts Living History blog
Welcome to my blog. It is dedicated to those interested in the rich and vibrant history of Massachusetts and those who dedicate a great deal of time, money, and effort to making it come alive. I'll be posting to keep you updated on news and events that I stumble across.
Cheers!
The Living History Guy
Cheers!
The Living History Guy
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