American Civil War reenactment is an effort to recreate the appearance of a particular battle or other event associated with the American Civil War by hobbyists known (in the United States) as Civil War reenactors, Civil War recreationists, or living historians. History Reenacting the American Civil War began even before the real fighting had ended. […]
Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS, also known as Western Action Shooting, Single Action Shooting, or Cowboy 3-Gun) is a competitive shooting sport that originated in Southern California, US, in the early 1980s. Cowboy action shooting is now practiced in many places with several sanctioning organizations including the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) and the National Congress […]
Renaissance faires, or Renaissance festivals, are an outdoor weekend (or longer) gathering open to the public and typically commercial in nature, which purportedly recreates a historical setting for the amusement of its guests. Some are permanent theme parks, while others are short-term events in fairgrounds or other large public or private spaces. Renaissance faires generally […]
Period: Colonial Description: Basic in design, this coat is designed along the lines of one known to have been worn by George Washington. The men’s military coat is designed from specifications of the Continental Congress records. The civilian coat of 1776 was used throughout Europe and the American Colonies. The purpose for which the coat […]
Period: Old West Description: [Puff Tie] Late 1700’s through 1890’s. Choose your fabric to match your outfit or use white satin for festive occasions. Size & Fitting Info: Manufacturer: Buckaroo Bobbins
Period: Colonial Description: 1730’s – 1820’s These five styles of lappet caps were made of a variety of sturdy or delicate white cottons and linens, and worn by women of any age and of varying levels of society – [ country women, farmers, maids, and genteel ladies. ] Size & Fitting Info: Manufacturer: Country Wives
Period: Colonial Description: 1780 1810 Pattern includes five caps not found anywhere else in the interpretive community. They were taken primarily from contemporary portraits of rather up-scale women in the Eastern U.S.A., Eastern Canada and in England. Size & Fitting Info: Manufacturer: Country Wives
Period: Old West Description: Long length and split back cover the lower body while riding and fit loose enough to work in. Size & Fitting Info: Sizes: [ S – XXL ] Chest: [ 36 – 50 ] Manufacturer: Eagle’s View
Period: Colonial Description: Add your own character to this classic European peasant blouse with traditional handwork techniques or modern embellishments. A great period look when worn under a fitted vest or jacket. Instructions for embroidery, smocking, crocheted edging, and fine hand sewing are included. Size & Fitting Info: Manufacturer: Folkwear
Period: Colonial Description: This sweeping cape is traditionally worn by Berber tribesmen over loose tunics, but it’s also dramatic when untraditionally worn over urban outfits. The bias-cut half circle design features an ample hood for protection from the sand and sun, or for discreet camouflage. Details are included about different ways of wearing and draping […]