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Christopher D. Geist wrote:
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> 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.
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> >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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> Christopher D. Geist, Professor Phone: 419-372-7860
> Department of Popular Culture FAX: 419-372-2577
> Bowling Green State University
> Bowling Green, OH 43403
Thanks. My concept does include the interpreters as full-time, paid
staff.
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Bob Handy, Director
Brazoria County Historical Museum
100 East Cedar
Angleton, Texas 77515
(409) 864-1208
(409) 864-1217 (Fax)
http://www.bchm.org
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