There is a growing number of people who enjoy historical re-enactments. It used to be mainly Civil War or Renaissance Re-enactments, but today many people will dress in the garb from early 1800s to early 1900s to give tours of historic homes or even fashion shows.
I have even heard of those who dress as Gold Miners and fur trappers and re-enact life on a claim. In a world where education and business rule the world, and success is measured in 70 hour work weeks, it's a relief to step into a simpler time with simpler people.
The mission statement for the Historical Reenactment Society begins with, "The goal of the Historical Reenactment Society is to bring history to life in order to educate ourselves and others, inspire an appreciation of past events and lifestyles from a modern perspective, and most of all dress up in crazy costumes and have fun!" Through reenactments we not only have some fun but for just a moment maybe we can imagine life in another era.
