I was watching a show on PBS or History the other day about Civil War Reenacting groups, and it seemed like it was a lot of fun. You get to meet people, go to "musters," perform battles, and learn a lot about history.
I've always been a history buff. I enjoy history, and for a long time I thought that being a history teacher would be absolutely awesome.
I also know that right here where I live, in Jackson, they have a HUGE Civil War reenactment every year. So I figured that there must be a group around here that's involved in it. I started looking around online and quickly found The 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Company B.
I contacted them about some information and got invited to one of their Members Meetings, free of charge. The cost to get a membership is only $16, and they have a ton of options for things that you can do with the group.
I figure I might stop by one of the meetings and see what it's all about. I started browsing for the clothing and equipment necessary to actually be an actor, but it seems to be fairly expensive so I'm not sure I would really want to get involved in that...but that doesn't mean that there isn't something else that I could do for the group that would be enjoyable.
The meetings seem like they are monthly on Sundays...and I work on Sundays...but they are in Lansing so it's possible that I could take a few hours off of work to attend one.
Either way, it seems like it could be interesting and fun.
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A buddy of mine does this and has a ton of fun and is always showing me pictures of their battle fields and encampments.
This summer they were doing one at Sully Plantation here in VA and "Larry the Cable Guy" was there filming a bit for a pilot cold "Only in America" which is going to be about different americans hobbies.
Apparently watching his antics on a horse was the highlight of the event.
Not really historic, but noteworthy...
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