Search around for events that use re-enactors. In OR, there may be some events connected to Lewis & Clark Exposition. In our area there are dozens of events every weekend in the summer & fall. I present at Wolfpen Woods in KY(google for site), Mary Ingles event and Battle Days in WV. Hoping to do more this summer. You just have to get in with a group who does these events and you will get picked up by other events. It’s a great thing to do for a hobby. I present my
Katie from her actual cabin at Wolfpen Woods. It was built in 1795 and was moved to WP and rebuilt. I was presenting her before I learned that her cabin was still in existence. It has been a real thrill and honor to be able to present her there.
I had the dress made specifically for Tea Party (that’s why I did the 4th of July parade), 912 Project, and Liberty group functions.
The Lavenders Green dressmaker does most of her dresses for things that happened during the Oregon Trail, Civil War, and early pioneer history. Re-enactors are probably her biggest clients.
It would be great if Tea Party, 912 Project groups developed 1776 era programs for schools, libraries, historical groups, etc. But, the big issue would be getting through the unions, teachers, government officials, etc. Not that easy to do....but, it would be wonderful to have school programs with 1776 historical figures (Martha Washington, Abigail (Smith) Adams) that could present the philosophy and thoughts of the founders and their struggles.