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In the News (Mon 4 Jun 12)

  
  Historic Area Programs
Historic trades carpenters raised another building—a storehouse—on the urban plantation landscape at the eighteenth-century Peyton Randolph House, home to the first president of the Continental Congress.
In the Historic Area, guests stepped back in time to 1774 to experience a colony, and a community, on the eve of the Revolution.
These themes were broadly incorporated into core Historic Area programs to provide guests with a more complete and integrated understanding of the "Becoming Americans" story that is central to the foundation's educational mission.
www.history.org /Foundation/Annualrpt02/highlights.cfm   (1257 words)

  
 NYS DOS, Counsel's Office, Legal Memoranda, Historic Preservation: Not Just a Facade   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The protection and preservation of historic resources by municipalities for economic, cultural, aesthetic and other considerations has been found by our nation’s courts to be a valid exercise of municipal police power.
In the beginning, historic preservation laws sought to control the appearance and alteration of the exteriors of historic resources and neighboring structures.
As is true of local enactments dealing with historic preservation generally, it is important that the significance of the interiors and interior elements to be preserved be supported through thorough investigation and documentation.
www.dos.state.ny.us /cnsl/preserve.html   (792 words)

  
 Apache Tribe Encyclopedia Article @ TexanArtists.com (Texan Artists)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Archaeological and historical evidence suggests a recent entry of these people into the American Southwest, with substantial numbers not present until the early 1500s.
One posits that they moved into the Southwest from the Great Plains where 16th-century Spanish accounts identified them as “dog nomads.” These mobile groups lived in tents, hunted bison and other game, and used dogs to pull travois loaded with their possessions.
There is a visitor center in Camp Verde, Arizona and at the end of February an Exodus Days celebration with a historic re-enactment and a pow wow.
www.texanartists.com /encyclopedia/Apache_Tribe   (2986 words)

  
 Community   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Enactment of the ordinance created the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC), a public body charged with the authority to recommend designations of historic districts and landmark structures to City Council and to conduct public hearings at which it grants or denies certificates of appropriateness for construction activity related to those designated districts and landmarks.
is identified as reinforcing the cultural, architectural, or historic significance of the historic district.
is identified as not reinforcing the cultural, architectural, or historical significance of the historic district, and could not be restored to reinforce the cultural, architectural, or historical significance of the historic district.
www.old6ward.org /ammend.htm   (5085 words)

  
 University of Rhode Island News Releases
Free and open to the public, the enactment will be held on Thursday, February 24, at 11 a.m.
The enactment, produced by Tempus Fugit of Wakefield, will feature riders from Lame Acres Stables, a rehabilitation center for large animals; representatives from the Rhode Island militia in traditional "white hunting frocks"; and docents in colonial dress from Smith's Castle-Cocumscussoc in North Kingstown.
"South Ferry is a historic part of Narragansett and the residents of the town and the state have reason to be proud of its history."
www.uri.edu /news/releases/html/00-0217-02.htm   (401 words)

  
 Zornow hitches a ride in historic car
Newark was included this week in a re-enactment of an historic Cleveland to New York City run.
The ride back in a 1997 Nissan Altima was smooth and warm but for some reason I did not notice the beautiful Wayne County scenery or the well-kept older homes that this area is famous for.
The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum is operated by the Western Reserve Historical Society and is located at 10825 East Boulevard in Cleveland, Ohio.
www.cgazette.com /common/news/1997/June97news/winton.html   (410 words)

  
 BURLINGTONCITY.ORG - SOLDIERS' WEEKEND HISTORIC REENACTORS EVENT
It was a "Timeline" of historic military units dating from the Seven Years War, 1755, to World War II, 1945.
Over 250 historic reenactors representing more than 20 reenacting military units and historic personages came from as far and wide as Connecticut and Tennessee.
Historic Re-enactors, period vendors/sutlers, history buffs, students, parents, educators are warmly welcome to participate and attend.
www.burlingtoncity.org   (464 words)

  
 The Historic Village at Allaire Events -A 19th Century Thanksgiving Celebration
The delicious aroma of turkey, roasting in a tin reflector oven., fills the kitchen as period clad Historic Interpreters demonstrate the arts of 19th Century Cooking while preparing such Thanksgiving favorites as apple and pumpkin pies, vegetable dishes, and an varied array of side dishes.
No outing to the Historic Village would be complete without a stop at the General Store Museum Gift Shoppe where visitors are welcome to browse the aisles of one of the largest stores of its time in New Jersey.
All participants are First Person Historic Interpreters and neither the Historic Village at Allaire nor Allaire Village, Inc. endorse any one specific denomination or form of religion.
www.allairevillage.org /EventsPages/Thanksgiving.htm   (557 words)

  
 Who Are We
Saga Vikings Group Inc is a Historic re-enactment group based in Petrie, Brisbane.
This unique authentic replica is a natural historical focal point and tourist attraction, as it appears to be the only Viking Runestone raised in this country.
The future holds promises of a land lease with a Viking Village and Viking Olympics using the sports true to that period.
www.sagavikings.org /whoweare.htm   (561 words)

  
 Historic Enactment of Washington’s 1756 Ride to Be Staged at Narragansett’s South Ferry Beach
Historic Enactment of Washington’s 1756 Ride to Be Staged at Narragansett’s South Ferry Beach
Free and open to the public, the enactment will be held on Friday, February 21, at 10 a.m.
Following the enactment will be a program and refreshments in URI’s Coastal Institute Auditorium on the Bay Campus.
www.uri.edu /news/releases/html/03-0212.html   (411 words)

  
 Hubbardton Battlefield, and Mount Independence, VermontVacation.com
Nearby in Orwell is the Mount Independence Historic Site, which includes several trails that connect well-preserved remains of the Revolutionary War that was fought in the area.
Named in honor of the Declaration of Independence, the complex was built on the shore of Lake Champlain to protect American soil from an imminent attack from the British coming down from Canada.
For information about historic sites and in the Rutland area, visit the State of Vermont's department of historic preservation.
www.travel-vermont.com /region07/history.asp   (266 words)

  
 MPR: Controversy Engulfs Historic Treaty Re-Enactment
But this may be the event's last year, in part because of criticism from Native Americans who say the treaty is not something to honor.
Tensions over the encampment led one person on the board of the Nicollet County Historical Society to resign.
And the Minnesota Historical Society, which owns the land, is considering improvements that would require re-enactors to find another site for their event.
news.minnesota.publicradio.org /features/199809/11_hughesa_treaty-m   (721 words)

  
 Re-enactors to bring history to life this August
Hundreds of re-enactors will visit the fort grounds for battle re-enactments, history buffs will be able to shop for 18th century reproductions, have a tintype photo taken and attend historic seminars.
Hundreds of historical interpreters will camp out at the fort, and some will be seen roaming the streets of downtown Oswego, during the re-enactment weekends.
The medal will be reproduced by the Oswego County Historical Society and will be available for sale in the Friends of Fort Ontario museum shop.
www.valleynewsonline.com /News/2005/0730/Entertainment-Arts/004.html   (991 words)

  
 Ford Motor Company Supports Final Preparations for Historic Flight Re-Enactment
Ford Motor Company has helped ensure the successful reproduction of the 1903 Wright Flyer by analyzing historic materials, lending engineering advice and specialized equipment and testing an authentic reproduction of the engine the Wright brothers used to make their first flight on Dec. 17, 1903.
For a 21st century team preparing to fly an authentic reproduction of the Wright brothers' 1903 Flyer exactly 100 years to the minute from their historic first flight over the dunes near Kitty Hawk, N.C., it also takes lots of testing, practice and faith.
Training for this historic event is being led by legendary aviation pioneer Scott Crossfield, the first man to fly at Mach 2 and Mach 3.
www.countdowntokittyhawk.com /news/031017_preparations.html   (1274 words)

  
 Europe: Germans Mark 60th Anniversary Of U.S.-Soviet Elbe River Link Up - RADIO FREE EUROPE / RADIO LIBERTY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
In the German town of Torgau, residents have been celebrating the 60th anniversary of the historic link up of Soviet and American soldiers at the Elbe River.
But Germans already are marking the event by dressing in the uniforms of American and Soviet troops for an historic re-enactment.
Those historical handshakes -- with Soviet soldiers and Americans sharing bread and toasting with vodka and bourbon -- are still remembered by the residents of Torgau today.
www.rferl.org /featuresarticle/2005/4/C80D92E8-3966-4D72-A7C5-5BF033227DFD.html   (658 words)

  
 Arizona State Parks - Press Release
The Civil War Council Re-enactors provide historic re-enactment, complete with soldiers in full-dress camping as they did in the 1860's, all across the Southwest.
The Arizona Civil War Council is a non-political organization of living historians dedicated to educating the public about the conflict of 1861 through 1865, which defined America as a nation.
While every child studies the Civil War there is no better way to learn than to meet the soldiers and watch as they work around the historic camp.
www.pr.state.az.us /pressrelease/03archive/yumacivilwar_prls.html   (352 words)

  
 Decision Games - World War I, 1914-1918
From the German sweep through Belgium to the Russian disasters in East Prussia, from the Italian debacle at Caporetto to the abortive Allied thrusts through the Balkans, World War I discloses the enormous strategic scope of this struggle in a game system specially designed to combine historicity with ease of play.
In addition to the armies of both major and minor powers, each player commands the national resources that can enhance or limit a Power's ability to create new armies, absorb losses, and generally carry on the war.
A detailed map of embattled Europe, including all major geographic features, provides an authentic playing area for this historic re-enactment.
www.decisiongames.com /wwi/wwi/wwi.htm   (180 words)

  
 SIXGOLDS SUPPORTS VALHALLA STREET THEATRE
Historical Walking Tours in Newtownards Where: Newtownards When: 5, 19 and 26 July and 2, 9, 16 and 23 August at 6.45pm Situated in the northern end of beautiful Strangford Lough, the town has a wealth of historical treasures to be uncovered.
Historical Tour of Newtownards Leadmines Where: Whitespots Country Park When: 6 July, 10 August at 6.45pm Newtownards Leadmines are a valuable part of the industrial heritage of Ireland.
Probably the greatest strength of this Drama Group is its ability to research into the detail of the proposed historical re-enactment and ensure authenticity in the reproduction.
www.sixgolds.com /valhalla.htm   (3141 words)

  
 What to see, where to go and other destination information for Silver City, Grant County, and the Old West southwestern ...
Historic view of Fort Bayard courtesy of Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society.
Its layout and many of the buildings date to the late 19th century and offer the visitor a rare opportunity to see a military fort as it would have appeared in the 1800's.
Today, the fort maintains many historic buildings and monuments, including the life-sized monument to the Buffalo Soldiers stationed here.
www.silvercity.org /dest_fort_bayard.shtml   (382 words)

  
 House Republican Leader Praises Enactment of Historic Tax Cut
House Republican Leader Praises Enactment of Historic Tax Cut
OKLAHOMA CITY (June 7, 2005) -- The House lawmaker who helped propel the largest tax cut in Oklahoma’s history applauded enactment of the plan today.
When it is fully implemented, it will return approximately $150 million annually.
www.lsb.state.ok.us /house/news7653.html   (410 words)

  
 United States Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Riverfront communities along the northern stretches of the mighty Mississippi in four states will play host this summer to an historic re-enactment of the original Grand Excursion that 150 years ago marked the first railroad connection to the Mississippi River.
Participants are invited to enjoy the week-long series of community events either by scenic trails on the Grand Excursion bike ride, aboard the paddlewheel cruisers or via an authentic coal-burning steam locomotive pulling vintage rail cars.
The Grand Excursion 2004 ought to help generate long-lasting enthusiasm and interest in preserving the cultural heritage, historical legacies and natural resources of the region so that future stewards of the river share a greater appreciation for tending the ecological wonder and economic treasure they have inherited.
grassley.senate.gov /index.cfm?FuseAction=CapitolGains.Detail&CapitolGain_id=11&Year=2004   (559 words)

  
 USA Today Editorial Says Life Without Parole is "Fitting Replacement" for Death Penalty
In an editorial highlighting public support for the sentencing option of life without parole in death penalty cases and the need to take steps to protect against executing innocent people, USA Today recently stated that life without the possibility of parole is a "fitting replacement" for the death penalty.
The editorial praised the historic enactment of a life without the possibility of parole statute in Texas and other recent activities around the nation that seek to address problems with capital punishment.
For the past half century, the nation has been locked — deadlocked might be a better word — in a bitter debate over the death penalty.
www.deathpenaltyinfo.org /article.php?did=1490&scid=64   (754 words)

  
 The Cimmerians Airsoft Association -- Welcome
Pegasus Bridge was the objective of the British 6th Airborne glider infantry, six of whose gliders landed noiselessly shortly after midnight on D-Day (i.e., six to seven hours before the actual seaborne landings started).
The Cimmerians Airsoft Association is a non-profit group organized for the purpose of performing realistic theatrical historical military combat re-enactment, and educating the public about combat re-enactment and the Airsoft field in the wider community.
Cimmerian re-enactments stress military and historical realism as well as combat skills, so all participants are required to become familiar with the Cimmerian Rules of Engagement, Equipment Regulations and Uniform Standards.
www.cimmerians.com   (441 words)

  
 El Dorado, Arkansas - Live. Enjoy. Work.
The South Arkansas Historical Foundation's Mayhaw Festival is held the first Saturday in May. It is a celebration of the mayhaw berry and features mayhaw jelly, other fine foods, a Dutch-oven cookoff, antiques and entertainment.
Witness an historic re-enactment of the infamous Parnell-Tucker gunfight on the Courthouse Square each Saturday of the summer.
The historic portrayal of life in El Dorado in the early 1900s includes live music prior to the re-enactment.
www.boomtown.org /festivals.aspx   (815 words)

  
 Wildernet - Dade Battlefield State Historic Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Description - Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 80-acre park features the historic battlefield, a visitor center, playground, recreation hall and a nature trail through 40 acres of pine flatwoods.
The re-enactment is held on the weekend falling closest to the actual battle date.
The weekend event includes many displays of historic memorabilia of the battle era.
www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=FLSPDABA&CU_ID=1   (588 words)

  
 American Longrifle Association - ALRA
In 1982 a group of men, with a common interest in the 'long hunter' era of 1750 until 1815, came together and formed an organization which promoted the spirit of adventure through historic re-enactment, research and fellowship.
First and foremost we encourage historic accuracy by requiring clothing, rifle and gear to duplicate those items that used in the American Frontier.
Others, although keeping with historic accuracy, will purchase their gear from companies who offer good quality yet affordable reproductions.
longrifle.org   (569 words)

  
 Outline for Essay on French Rev.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The essay will explain how a character from The Tale of Two Cities and one from the historical re-enactment of the trial and execution of Louis XVI acted during the six stages of the revolution (according to Crane Brinton).
Identify the character from The Tale of Two Cities and how s/he is similar to the one in the historic re-enactment.
Weigh the evidence and supports you gave to your arguments about the similarities and differences between the character from The Tale of Two Cities and the historic character in the re-enactment.
www.mcps.k12.md.us /schools/wjhs/depts/socialst/mwh/frenchrev/french_rev_essay.html   (297 words)

  
 Re-enactment of historic battle begins at Dade Battlefield | Ocala.com | Star-Banner | Ocala, Fla.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Soldiers fire rifles at attacking Seminoles in a re-enactment of the Dade Battle on Saturday at Dade Battlefield State Historic Park.
Saturday was day one of the 25th anniversary Dade Battle Re-enactment at Dade Battlefield State Historic Park.
The battle will be re-enacted again today at Dade Battlefield State Historic Park.
www.ocala.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060101/NEWS/201010363/1001/News01   (597 words)

  
 Jim Kleefeld - Renaissance Magic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
With many years of historic re-creation to his credit, Jim presents a fascinating and fun look into entertainment of the past.
Jim is particularly good at entertaining children and their families, and enjoys festivals with a historic bent.
Like all of Jim's shows, Renaissance Magic is a professionally scripted show, written with proper sequencing for high and low spots to provide children with lots of excitement but prevent them from becoming unruly.
www.erienet.net /~kleefeld/ren.html   (614 words)

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