Living History—Challenging Citizen Science and Youth Activism Through Historical Re-enacting

摘要: In sixth grade, I told my teacher, Mr. Miller, that he was wrong. As a “good” student, this unusual behavior for me. normally remained very quiet and compliant in the classroom, following directions, accepting daily dose of knowledge provided by teacher. Miller’s lecture on beginnings American Revolution, however, based traditional, clean narratives our school history books, left out number what felt were important details information. Particularly interest (to me anyway) story George Washington’s rise to fame as General then President new country. bravery French Indian War, which led his role leader history. child re-enactor War rejected because had experienced different one. “re-lived” events War. learned blunders drove colonies into re-enacting those events. far concerned Washington, although revered leader, also flawed person who made mistakes