Alumni Hobbies, Interests & Passions

Reenacting

Some of our fellow students have stepped back in time. From the Revolutionary War to the U.S. Civil War, BRHS almni relive many historic events and experience the daily life and hardships of civilians and soldiers alike.

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Susan Hodges the living historian! Susan (class of 1968) has been very active in the hobby of Revolutionary War reenactment for many years. It's obvious she plays the parts well and is very convincing. Here are some photos displaying her craft.

200th Anniversary Battle of Yorktown (October 1981)

200th Anniversary of the Evacuation of Loyalist Troops from Charleston, SC (November, 1983)

Susan being persued by the commander of the David Fanning's Loyalist Militia at the British Allumination (December, 1989)

Her kitchen at the Ninety Six Battleground (April, 1992)

The Battle of Long Cane, Troy, SC (October 1992)

Relaxing at a Revolutionary War Days event at Ninety Six, SC (April, 1999)

A 20th century wedding in 1850's attire.

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Wil Gibson the living historian! Wil (class of 1970) is active in the hobby of Civil War reenactment not only with a Confederate Texas Cavalry unit, but also dons the "Union blue" on occasion.

Above left: Wil in a skirmish, fighting along side of his 11th Texas Cavalry Regiment, center: a CSA (Confederate) cavalry officer talking with the troops, and right: as a Union officer. Wil also has a remarkable Civil War web site, and I highly recommend you check it out by clicking the button to the right!

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Above left: Wil as a Rough Rider, left-center: as a New York 71st Volunteer, right-center: as Teddy Roosevelt, and far right: as a Spanish soldier with actor Tom Berringer.

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