08-05-2003, 04:53 PM
Hi all,<br>
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I'm new here but I figure I'd jump right in.<br>
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As for a "reenactment city", I'd take a look at places like the Historic Jamestown Foundation which has recreated a small woodland Indian village, a few full-scale replica ships and the fort at Jamestown. They have a staff of costumed interpreters that lead people through the villages and I think even have some on-site stay-over type camps. There are many other recreated historic sites around the US, Canada and the UK. (And probably elsewhere in the world as well.) Most of these sites either use existing buildings or have repro buildings on the historic site or a mix of both.<br>
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You might be able to do your re-enactment city in conjunction with a historic site and plug it as a way for people to experience history with less wear and tear on the original site. Afterall with the recent popularity in historical "reality" shows like the 1900s House, Frontier House, the Ship and that one that trained two military units as Romans and put them in replica forts (on PBS and I can't remember the name of it), I'm sure you can ride the wave and go one step further by offering such an experience to the general public. Don't know how you could get the fish sauce on the menu tho'.
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The other bit of research to do is find out who would want to come to such a thing. It will be a niche group of people who would want to do the whole "emersive" experience so you'd have to augment your offerings with more lucerative options like maybe a Roman Day Spa experience, Roman banquets or Roman entertainment. (Build it in Reno and host Roman orgies.
Ceasar's Palace in Las Vegas might be interested in being a partner in it as another option for their guests.<br>
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Sounds like fun but a lot of work! Good luck with it!<br>
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Deb<br>
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I'm new here but I figure I'd jump right in.<br>
<br>
As for a "reenactment city", I'd take a look at places like the Historic Jamestown Foundation which has recreated a small woodland Indian village, a few full-scale replica ships and the fort at Jamestown. They have a staff of costumed interpreters that lead people through the villages and I think even have some on-site stay-over type camps. There are many other recreated historic sites around the US, Canada and the UK. (And probably elsewhere in the world as well.) Most of these sites either use existing buildings or have repro buildings on the historic site or a mix of both.<br>
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You might be able to do your re-enactment city in conjunction with a historic site and plug it as a way for people to experience history with less wear and tear on the original site. Afterall with the recent popularity in historical "reality" shows like the 1900s House, Frontier House, the Ship and that one that trained two military units as Romans and put them in replica forts (on PBS and I can't remember the name of it), I'm sure you can ride the wave and go one step further by offering such an experience to the general public. Don't know how you could get the fish sauce on the menu tho'.
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The other bit of research to do is find out who would want to come to such a thing. It will be a niche group of people who would want to do the whole "emersive" experience so you'd have to augment your offerings with more lucerative options like maybe a Roman Day Spa experience, Roman banquets or Roman entertainment. (Build it in Reno and host Roman orgies.
Ceasar's Palace in Las Vegas might be interested in being a partner in it as another option for their guests.<br><br>
Sounds like fun but a lot of work! Good luck with it!<br>
<br>
Deb<br>
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Deb
Sulpicia Lepdinia
Legio XX
Deb
Sulpicia Lepdinia
Legio XX
