Reenactor / Living History Consultants

Often we are asked to provide information on the various areas of Living History / Reenacting.  We are always happy to answer your questions when we can and time permits. 
 
We maintain this consultants page for individuals that need help with larger events, films, books, drill, etc.  Please note that these consultants are privately contracted.  We provide this list as a service because we have often seen the need for experienced re-enactors in many areas.
 

Reenactor/Living History Event Coordinator Advice
 So, you want to put on an event. Now what?

Your group/town/organization just had a meeting. "Let’s have a living history", Great Idea! It’s an excellent way to honor the veterans in your community, turn out the town folk, make a bit of money and have a memorable weekend.  Lucky you, you have been nominated as a "key person" - you are to coordinate displays, maybe some military vehicles  and oh yeah... ahh, we are going to need those guys and gals who dress in the correct military uniforms, know the time period, have the tents and gear... what are they called? ...ahh... reenactors, no, living historians ...what is the difference, anyway? After all, it's your responsibility. You once knew a guy that was a Civil War re-enactor didn't you?  So what if we want to honor WWII/Korean War/Vietnam Era Veterans?  Piece of cake!

Events are a great way to expose the public to history. There is a lot interaction between the public and the exhibitors. A well run event is a great thing for your community. But it takes a lot of thought, planning and you need someone that understands the re-enactor / living historian, someone who knows where to start and how to advise you.

You have a million questions and here are some things to consider:

  • How do I contact these groups?

  • What type of groups do we want? (Good groups will talk to the public. Bad ones just talk to each other.)

  • How do you deal with them?

  • What do they need?

  • How is the point of contact and subsequent communications with multiple groups/units achieved efficiently?

  • What facilities do you have to offer, and how will you attract quality groups for your event?

  • Will weather be a factor and if so, how do the best quality groups handle the weather?

  • Food is nice, but do you provide it or do the exhibitors bring their own?

  • Press. Good press is a great asset to your event. How do we get it? What do you say?

These and many more things come together to make an event happen. How well it is done is the key to a good event.

 

Events

Tim Kuntz

20 year reenactor
Event coordinator for over 10 years
Running WW II and Civil War Living History’s
Unit commander
Board member of a WW I Living History Organization.

Tim Kuntz is available as an event consultant. Tim has a proven record as a re-enactor / living historian and most importantly, as an event coordinator. Tim loves reenacting and understands the motivations that draw re-enactors to events. You may contact Tim through our e-mail address information@usmwhi.org. ; we will forward your e-mail and he can advise and help you find groups and answer logistic questions for a reasonable fee arranged solely between you and Tim. The Founder's and Members of USMWHI have worked with Tim and we know him to be the best. Tim is always ready to help you and members of the American reenacting community.

 

Drill and Ceremonies

Patricia Patterson

Patricia Patterson is a former USAF Military Training Instructor.  She has many years experience in the teaching of drill, organization of military ceremonies and the teaching of basic American military history.
 
If your organization is in need of these services, please contact Patricia via information@usmwhi.org. For some service organizations, there is no charge for advice or actual teaching. 

Each request is taken on an individual basis.