Anyone who has ever wanted to volunteer as a Civil Ware re-enactor or is fascinated by re-enactments and encampments is invited to attend a lecture Tuesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at GCC Batavia Campus – T102, One College Road, Batavia.
As communities across the United States continue to mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, including Genesee Community College’s ongoing series of special events, re-enactment events have never been so popular, nor has the call for re-enactors been so great. For under-manned companies, this phenomenon offers great recruitment opportunities for young as well as older citizens. Three dedicated re-enactment veterans will discuss the challenges and rewards of this hobby. Tom Bowers, Simon Taylor and Terri Parker share more than 50-years of combined experiences with encampments, and they will discuss the opportunities available to volunteers.
The panel discussion will be moderated by GCC History instructor Derek Maxfield. Another Civil War Lecture is planned at GCC on August 7. (Details to be announced)
