This is the presentation component of my thesis project on Civil War re-enactors.

1. Old Times There are not Forgotten: Civil War Re-enactors and the Creation of Heritage Ashley E. Bowen, April 23, 2009

3. Figure 1. Relationship between History, Heritage, and Social Memory.

4. “ Sulzer reviews G.A.R.” from the Library of Congress’ Flickr Stream. No known Copyright restrictions. 1913 reunions & gun club culture

6. Authenticity: Combines material accuracy and credibility Stitch counters, hard-cores, and living historians

7. Sutlers: merchants selling period items “ Farby:” far be it from authentic, used as an insult

8. Simulation & Imagination

9. Drill at the 14th TN/CMF Winter Camp

10. Figure 1. Relationship between History, Heritage, and Social Memory. Authenticity

14. Questions? Thank you