Living History Collection

Medical kit in the Civil War, 1860s
Civil War medical kit used in field situations, Shiloh Battlefield. Photograph

Sioux tepee of buffalo-hide
Tipi made of buffalo hide sewn with sinew in the traditional way, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Black Hills, SD. Digital photograph

Corn, beans and squash grown the native American way
Native American three-sisters method of growing corn, beans, and squash, New Mexico. Photograph

Colonial house at Charles Towne Landing, South Carolina
Reconstructed colonial home at Charles Towne Landing Historic Site, South Carolina. Digital photograph

Telegraph key, 1860s
Civil War telegraph sending-key in working order, living history demonstration, Shiloh National Battlefield, Tennessee. Digital photograph

19th-century Gatling gun
Gatling-gun from the late 1800s, an artillery demonstration at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

Civil War artillery reenactors, Shiloh battlefield TN
Confederate artillery reenactors preparing to fire a 12-pounder Napoleon field cannon, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Panning for gold, California
Reenactor panning for gold on the American River, where the Gold Rush started, Coloma, California. Digital photograph

Confederate reenactors on the Shiloh battlefield
Confederate infantry preparing to attack, a living history demonstration at Shiloh battlefield, Tennessee. Photograph

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British army takes the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender at Yorktown

USA, New York, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Historic Richmond Town

Washboard for scrubbing laundry in the 1800s
Woman reenactor doing laundry with a washboard, living history demonstration, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Members of the Rosa Mundi medieval society at their fair at Kirkleatham Old Hall Museum. 20th June 1993

Buffalo hide tipi of the Lakota Sioux
Sioux tepee made of buffalo hide sewn with sinew in the traditional way, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Hill City, South Dakota. Digital photograph

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Sioux tepees, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Hill City, South Dakota. Digital photograph

Interior of a Sioux tipi
Buffalo robes and pillows inside a Sioux tepee made of buffalo hide, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Hill City, South Dakota. Digital photograph

Sioux tepees
Sioux tipis, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Black Hills, SD. Digital photograph

19th-century artillery caisson
Caisson from the 19th century, an artillery demonstration at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

Flintlock gun
Flintlock mechanism demonstrated at Sutters Fort, Sacramento, California. Digital photograph

Portuguese swivel gun, 17th century
Portuguese swivel gun from the 1600s, an artillery demonstration at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

Brass swivel gun, often used as naval artillery, 1700s
Brass swivel gun from the French and Indian War, in artillery demonstration at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Camp cookpots at a Continental Army reenactment, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Close-up of a Revolutionary War cannon at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

Telegraph in operation, 1860s artifact
Civil War field telegraph sending-key in working order, living history demonstration, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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Replica Native American hoe made of a buffalo shoulder-blade, a living history demonstration, Fort Mandan, North Dakota. Photograph

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Sioux tepee made of buffalo hide sewn with sinew in the traditional way, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Hill City, South Dakota. Digital photograph

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Sioux tepee made of buffalo hide and sewn with sinew in the traditional way, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Hill City, South Dakota. Digital photograph

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Inside a Sioux buffalo hide tepee made in the traditional way, Wicoti Living History Lakota Encampment, Hill City, South Dakota. Digital photograph

Menominee Reservation in Wisconsin
Painted rock denoting the Menominee Reservation near Shawano, Wisconsin. Digital photograph

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French soldier cleaning his musket at a reenactment on the Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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Woman reenactor sewing, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Woman reenactor sewing, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Woman reenactor knitting at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Woman reenactor knitting at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Woman reenactor sewing at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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African-American woman reenactor in a sewing circle at Yorktown, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Teapot at a Continental Army camp reenactment, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Molasses cookies and gingerbread at a Continental Army camp reenactment, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Apples at a Continental Army camp reenactment, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Camp food for Continental Army reenactors, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Cooking over an open fire at a Continental Army camp reenactment, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Grits cooked in kettles to feed Continental Army reenactors, Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Linsey-woolsey cloth for 18th-century reenactors on sale at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

Tobacco grown in Colonial Williamsburg
Tobacco plants grown at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. Photograph

Cornbread cooking in a Confederate camp, reenactment
Cornbread and coffee on a campfire, Confederate living history demonstration, Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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Peanuts, eggs, and dried berries for breakfast at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th

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Bread for Revolutionary War reenactors, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Food baking at a Continental Army camp reenactment, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Step into the past and witness living history unfold before your eyes. From the medical kit used during the Civil War in the 1860s to the intricately crafted Sioux tepee made of buffalo-hide, immerse yourself in a world long gone. Experience how Native Americans cultivated corn, beans, and squash using traditional methods that have stood the test of time. Explore a colonial house at Charles Towne Landing in South Carolina, where every corner tells tales of early American settlers. Feel the excitement as you try your hand at operating a telegraph key from the 1860s or marvel at the power of a 19th-century Gatling gun. Join Civil War artillery reenactors on Shiloh battlefield in Tennessee and relive one of America's most defining conflicts. Witness Confederate reenactors pay homage to their ancestors on this hallowed ground. Venture westward to California and pan for gold just like those who sought fortune during America's famous Gold Rush. Discover hidden treasures amidst breathtaking landscapes. From New York's bustling streets to Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Historic Richmond Town, let these historic sites transport you back in time. Immerse yourself in authentic experiences that bring our nation's rich heritage alive. Living history is not merely an observation; it is an opportunity to touch, feel, and understand our roots. Let EVRV2D-00088 be your guide as you scrub laundry on a washboard from the 1800s or witness Confederate reenactors honor their fallen comrades once more. Embark on an unforgettable journey through time – where stories come alive with each step you take.