A popular era for reinactors is the first few decades of the 20th century. The popular imagination looks to turn of the century America up to World War I as a simple, almost innocent time in American history. The
Figure 1.--Boys participating in an Independece Day parade representing the era after the turn of the century. Sailor suits are often a popular choice for the boys. |
Some of the common events for turn-of-the-centuty reinactors are old time car rallies. Fourth of July Independence parades are also popular events. Many other types of parades also have turn-of the-century reinactors.
Figure 2.--Boys participating in an Independece Day parade representing the era after the turn of the century. Note the floppy hat worn with rhe sailor suit. |
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