Historical Reenactment

I am a member of Clann Tartan, a group that reenacts aspects of life in seventeenth century Scotland. I have prepared some reading notes, generally related to my activities in the group. You can also see some pictures of reenactment events in which I have participated.

Clann Tartan Links

• Articles by Maeve Kane and friends. Maeve is a brilliant and energetic member of Clann.

• Historical Background for Clann Tartan. Originally published in the Clann Tartan Newsletter. Brief outline of the Thirty Years' War and how Scottish Highlanders got involved. Lots of references.

• Selected Dances from Playford as done by Clann Tartan.

• Documentation for clothing worn with Clann Tartan.

  • Why an Irish Gown?

Other Reenactment Groups and Institutions with related interests

• The Gathering of the Gaels
• Typical Clan Davidson Home.
• The Sealed Knot. A prominent UK group of reenactors of the 17th century British Civil Wars.
• The English Civil War Society. Another UK group.
• The English Civil War Society Of America. Same interest here on the west side of the pond.

Historic Dress

• Reconstructing History. This is the first place to look if you want to get it right.

• Scottish Clothing Resources

• Matthew Newsome's articles on the history of Highland Dress. He is the curator of the Scottish Tartans Museum in Franklin, North Carolina.

• The Tudor Costume Page

• Elizabethan Costume Page

• Echna's Celtic Re-Enactments. For a much earlier period, but interesting.

Dance

• Medieval and Renaissance Scottish Dancing

Music

• Guide to Early Instruments.

Woodworking

One of my other interests is traditional woodworking with hand tools. Many of the techniques and tools are "period" for my reenactment activities.

Sutlers/Dealers/Stores

• Syke's Sutlering
• The following deal mainly in 18th and early 19th century American reenactment supplies, but also have some items of interest for other periods.

  • Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc. Home Page. Slightly "out of period" for me, but I keep going back there. Extensive selection, good prices, fast shipping, and good customer service.

  • Smoke and Fire. Similar to Townsend. I have not bought from them quite as often, but I have never had a bad experience there.

  • The G. Gedney Godwin Home Page

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