Bridget Connor - Kirsten Hammerstrom

Events/History/Living History/Reenacting

Interpretation 101

Posted on April 28, 2014 by kittycalash

On Saturday morning, I gave a presentation at the BAR School of Instruction on Interpretation. The slides are above, and the presentation (with my notes) is her...

Events/History/Living History/Reenacting

Interpreting Bridget

Posted on April 24, 2014 by kittycalash

This weekend, we’ll be at the Brigade of the American Revolution’s School of Instruction, taking anxiety to the Hudson Highlands as I give a present...

Clothing/History/Laundry/Living History/making things

Any old Shirts?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by kittycalash

The photos people have of the Millinery Conference at Williamsburg– well, they’re a little envy-inducing. All the silks gowns on such a beautiful si...

History/Living History/Reenacting/Research

Open to Interpretation

Posted on March 19, 2014 by kittycalash

Interpretation: I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately, reducing it to basics. Beverly Serrel challenges exhibit designers to articulate the one Big Ide...