As many of you know my husband, Dan, is a re-enactor. He dons his 1770's clothing and
accessories like a man on a mission and with a real passion. He loves our history and enjoys being a part of bringing it to life and living it. Recently he was at the Smithfield Plantation here
in Blacksburg, Virginia for the fourth of July participating in a bit of our history. In a land of log cabins and physical hardship, Smithfield provided a haven of aristocratic elegance and became the social and political
center of the country during the Revolutionary war. Dan loves the place and thoroughly enjoys the group in his company. I have yet to make it there but I will soon. In the mean time I get to see my better half (seriously) get dressed up and wear a huge grin as he sets forth to go play soldier! Oh and by the way....Dan throws a mean tomahawk!
7 comments:
This looks fun and I love the costumes.
T
I still have that Rosie the witch cosume (it is museum replica!)iffen you would like to borrow it!She still lives in infamy and is beloved in Hampton!
He looks like he's having fun! I have learned so much from the civil war re-enactors who appear at the Quiet Valley Harvest Festival each fall in PA.
Stephanie
That looks like fun. We have those here too, at the historic home sites.
Debbie
Isn't he just the cutest! I LOVE history. I wish I could pay a visit to your neck of the woods! I would go antique-ing, craft shows, visit museums, etc.
Gotta love this guy with his dedication. He truly lives the spirit of the time. Living with Dan is always an adventure, lol! Pam
Gnadenhutten has Pioneer Days coming up.............I think we need a mean tomahawk thrower to entertain the crowd. Dan Gracia...........come on up! =D
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