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Post details: Wordless Wednesday

08/19/08

12:40:41 am, by

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Categories: Canadiana, Wordless Wednesday, Period Clothing & Uniforms, Historical Re-enactment

Wordless Wednesday

Canada Day 2008 - Fort York

Some people make the incorrect assumption that re-enactment of historical battles glorify war.

They don't. Re-enactment offers a living history lesson to the audience.

And hopefully imparts the horrors that some of our ancestors faced. Including the awful smell of gun powder, and sounds of booming canon fire. For me these offer the only means of going back in time, and a tiny glimpse in the life of an Upper Canadian soldier almost 200 years ago.

Please note that this entry is for both the Tuesday, and Wednesday editions of WW.

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Comment from: eastcoastlife [Visitor]

· http://eastcoastlife.blogspot.com

Ooooo.... how nice to have a history lesson enacted out! I don't support wars.
Happy WW!

Permalink 08/19/08 @ 07:59

Comment from: SugarKisses [Visitor]

· http://www.mother-2-mother.blogspot.com

Cool! I love reenactments. Thanks for stopping by. My post is an advertisement for Harley Davison.

Permalink 08/19/08 @ 08:11

Comment from: Napaboaniya APAD [Visitor]

· http://napaboaniya.wordpress.com

It's good to reenact historic moments for remembrance sake :)

Permalink 08/19/08 @ 08:28

Comment from: mona [Visitor]

· http://thetwobits.blogspot.com

I hope that such kind of reenactments are done on stage & not in real battle fields!

Permalink 08/19/08 @ 09:38

Comment from: Admin [Member]

· http://pastyme.uppercanadianheritage.com/

Mona -> These are done at historic sites and museums as living history lessons. :)

Permalink 08/19/08 @ 09:44

Comment from: ellen b [Visitor]

· http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/2008/08/19/ww-you-cant-tell-a-book-by-its-cover/

Great shots and I love history!!

Permalink 08/19/08 @ 11:10

Comment from: Mojo [Visitor]

· http://mojo11.blogspot.com/

We have a lot of reenactments here, especially in the western part of the state. mostly of battles fought here during "The War of Northern Aggression" (as it's often known in "these parts").

Maybe these lessons will eventually lead us to a time when all the muzzles are firing blanks.

Permalink 08/19/08 @ 11:17

Comment from: marcia@joyismygoal [Visitor]

· http://joyismygoal.blogspot.com/

i have never seen one but I do like the Historical aspect of reenactments

Permalink 08/19/08 @ 12:43

Comment from: jenn in holland [Visitor]

· http://hollandlife.blogspot.com/

So well said. I love the shots too, but the sentiment I appreciate especially.

Permalink 08/19/08 @ 14:10

Comment from: Carver [Visitor]

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I've never been to a reenactment but it looks interesting.

Permalink 08/19/08 @ 14:42

Comment from: jams o donnell [Visitor]

· http://thepoormouth.blogspot.com/

I've always enjoyed the reenactments I've seen.. leave out a few who get too into the "philosophy" of the Reich and they are a fine bunch of ladies and gents.

Permalink 08/19/08 @ 15:16

Comment from: Hootin' Anni [Visitor]

· http://hootin--anni.blogspot.com

Love it....especially the very last photo with the gunsmoke!

My W W is posted. It's not too exciting this week, but it's up. LOL Won't you stop by and visit if you can find time?

Permalink 08/19/08 @ 18:51

Comment from: Gabriel [Visitor]

· http://lfwaterloo.blogspot.com/2008/08/ww40-popcorn-on-wheels.html

That is absolutely cool! I would love to be at one of those re-enactments.

Happy WW!

Permalink 08/19/08 @ 20:21

Comment from: SandyCarlson [Visitor]

· http://slchome.blogspot.com

Exactly why I appreciate re-enactments, Sue!

Permalink 08/19/08 @ 20:41

Comment from: ettey [Visitor]

· http://etteysnaps.blogspot.com

so cool! love their costumes!

Permalink 08/19/08 @ 23:56

Comment from: Admin [Member]

· http://pastyme.uppercanadianheritage.com/

Thank you to everyone that has stopped by :)

Permalink 08/20/08 @ 08:10

Comment from: The Fitness Diva [Visitor]

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Charming pics!

Permalink 08/20/08 @ 15:22

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