A couple weeks ago, we had an opportunity to visit Locus Grove, a local historical estate known to be a stopping place for the Lewis & Clark expedition. They had an 18th century battle reenactment and camp that was really interesting!
They did their "pomp and circumstance" thing, where none of us really knew what was going on...
...got to see some old-time cooking and meet interesting people, including the local rat-catcher...
...smell some really delicious food...
...see how life in the camps was for those who travelled with the soldiers...
...and how even the most basic necessities had to be made. The best part of it all is that this isn't a job for the people involved, but it's something they did for fun - it was clear that they really enjoyed what they were doing and sharing it with others.
It was also clear that these people are the sort you want on your team if you're ever dropped in the middle of nowhere. There's not much they wouldn't be able to handle...
