This document discusses Civil War reenactors and how they help create historical heritage and social memory. It notes that most reenactors are white males around 42 years old with a college degree who are not actual veterans. It explores the emphasis reenactors place on authenticity in their costumes, gear, and camps. They strive for material accuracy and credibility. The document also examines how reenactors relate to both 19th century history and modern popular culture through their simulations and imaginations.

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

2. Literature Ethnography Media

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

5. 42-years old White, Male Married College Degree Not a Veteran Lives in a Union State

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

11. Screen shot from South Park ’s “Red Badge of Gayness” Hillbillies Racists

12. History buff v. re-enactor media Relationship to 19th century Relationship to popular culture & current events

13. Community history Physicality Fun

14. Questions? Thank you