reenactor

noun re·en·act·or \ ˌrē-ə-ˈnak-tər \

|Updated on: 14 Jul 2018

Definition of reenactor

: a person who participates in reenactments of historical events

Recent Examples of reenactor from the Web

In addition to viewing costumes, weaponry, utensils, tents and other period pieces, visitors could listen to accounts from reenactors who are ardent students of the nation’s bloodiest war.

— denys bucksten, chicagotribune.com, "Civil War Days in Lake County a trip back in time," 9 July 2018
During Waukegan Night Out, the public can watch a living history show featuring a French fur trader reenactor with a reproduction birch bark canoe.

— sheryl devore, Lake County News-Sun, "DNR hosts free events for public to explore Lake Michigan Water Trail," 1 July 2018
There were roughly 300 to 350 reenactors marching Saturday, Manley said, though in some years — when the weather was warmer — there have been close to 500.

— jeremy c. fox, BostonGlobe.com, "In Bedford, pole-capping a point of pride for the town," 7 Apr. 2018
Twice on the Fourth, six reenactors will read aloud the text of the Declaration of Independence.

— graham ambrose, BostonGlobe.com, "Have a historical Fourth at Old Sturbridge Village," 26 June 2018
Native American And Colonial Encampment TOLLAND — The Daniel Benton Homestead Museum will host Native American and English colonial reenactors who portray life in 17th century New England on Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Vernon Edition," 15 May 2018
Barb Keselica, special events and community engagement manager with the City of Elgin, said last year’s event attracted about 1,800 visitors and more than 300 reenactors.

— annie alleman, Elgin Courier-News, "Civil War Experience focuses on Elgin's role in conflict," 31 May 2018
At historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, the site of the first Decoration Day ceremony in Philadelphia 150 years ago, Civil War reenactors gathered Sunday under a gray sky fitting the solemnity of the occasion.

— diane mastrull, Philly.com, "Reenactors honor Civil War dead and all others lost in battle," 27 May 2018
On Friday, May 18,, kids ages 7 to 11 years can enlist in the Union Army for the day, dressing up as Civil War reenactors to protect the streets of Ellicott City.

— janet kusterer, Howard County Times, "Girls Night Out, pub tour kick off slew of fun events [Mostly Main Street]," 18 May 2018

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