What is living history?

Hello readers!

Many of you may have read my previous post and asked yourselves, "what's living history?" I'll do my best to answer that question in here.

Most of you are probably aware of what historical reenacting is. This is where a group of people dress in period accurate clothing and perform the events of some historical event. This an many ways us very similar to living history.

what a living history group does, is instead of selecting a particular event or day in history, they select a group of people during a period in history with a max range of a few hundred years. The members of the group create personas or characters. This process involves several steps. First they select a name, a station in life and a profession. The next step is making or purchasing clothing and equipment appropriate for the persona they've created. The next step is to learn the skills and responsibilities associated with the persona created. The last step in the process is for the group to hold events where the members spend time living as though they were their personas. operating as real members of the selected historical period and place. These events are usually open to to the public to walk around, talk to participants and observe a "day in the life". This can be very worth while, entertaining and educational for the public and very fun, entertaining and enriching for the members involved. Although many events are public, others are often only for the members. somewhat like themed celebrations but with allot more sharp objects and fire.





















These are just the basics but I hope it has help to enlighten you as to what I am working towards thit my Vikings Living History group. If you are interested in being a living history student and want to learn more, feel free to let me know and I will expand even more in the future.

~Phil