OLDWEST-REENACTORS -- Discussion of American Frontier and Old West historical reenacting. Lightly moderated forum covers a range of Living History subjects from the period 1830-1900 such as clothing, weapons, food, first-person impressions, safety, and event schedules.

Q: What is Old West Reenacting?
A: Reenacting is the Investigation, Interpretation and Presentation of historic events. This can be a specific episode in history or a generic culmination of a lifestyle or mode of living. Reenacting can be done for the purpose of entertaining or educating an audience, individual gratification through first-person "time travel," or combinations thereof.
Old West reenacting pertains to the live recreation of the American Frontier using information gleaned from primary research sources or period folklore.

Q: Do I have to be a reenactor to participate?
A: Not necessarily,
All that is required is a sincere interest in the history or heritage if the American Frontier, some basic etiquette and a willingness to share and entertain ideas and experiences.