Christopher D. Geist wrote:
>
> Please note that the interpreters at Carter's Grove are not part-time or
> volunteer reenactors, but full time historic interpreters.  Indeed, some of
> the staff would not be pleased to be called "reenactors," a noble enough
> term but one which is often associated with amateur rather than paid
> professional.  Additionally, during some programs they do in fact offer
> interpretations where first person characters are enacting the roll of
> slaves.  A good contact is Christy Matthews who not only directs the
> African American programming but also researches and interprets in the
> first person at various events.
>
> >I believe that a plantation could be interpreted without the actual
> >working of the "slave".  As it has been done at Middleton in South
> >Carolina and at Carter's Grove Plantation in Williamsburg.  You may
> >want to contact Carter's Grove as they have a very active black
> >participation in their re-enactments.  They re-enact and tell the
> >stories of people past at their living quarters.  It is well done and
> >an enjoyable experience.  The re-enactors of Carter's Grove are
> >excellent presenters.
> >     Middleton has re-enactors (actual artists) to do their baskets,
> >metal working; etc.  Both of these plantations would be a good source
> >to see how they have accomplished the interpretation of the
> >African-American component of the plantation.
> >        Debra Westerman
> >        [log in to unmask]
>
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> Department of Popular Culture                FAX:    419-372-2577
> Bowling Green State University
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Thanks.  My concept does include the interpreters as full-time, paid
staff.
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Bob Handy, Director
Brazoria County Historical Museum
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