How to Keep History Alive.

[Mad Irish Jack]

Young people need to be introduced to the world of historical interpretation, reenacting and preservation. Family as an activity works great. My grandson started two years ago at age eight and now has 2 years at it. He went to a grand encampment event with me and my group, the Rangers of the Ohio Company. I clothed and equipped him with some help from my friend and unit member, Mike Shubert of York, PA. My grandson was so curiously interested and enthrauled in the historical aspect of my hobby. He blended in as though he was from the period. Helping the women, playing period games. etc. He asked questions in an effort to understand the what, why, how, etc of what the period activities, clothing, equipment. guns, differences in all of it. He asked for things to do, chores etc. He was the groups messenger and errand boy; And he thrived at it. He wasn't like a lot of the other youngsters at the event. They were spending time on cell phones and game boy and tablets and computers. I was proud when our Board of Trade and Officers made him the First Junior Ohio Company Ranger. He was given our group medallion for ID and a rum ration cup for his own ration of Rum (Cool Aide for Juniors) by me his sponsor. It make the events more interesting for myself. It's a family thing. It's how to keep our history alive. :rotf  

[amm1851]

Nice! When my daughter was younger, she accompanied me to several American Mountain Men events. One year, she had more time on the ground than half the men in the party.

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He's a fine lookin' Ranger!  

[Bison Horn]

Looks great! Great looking gear. BH

[Ohio Joe]

I think that is fantastic MIJ!