11-09-2008, 05:21 PM
The museum has squandered a momentous opportunity. When I initially contacted them, I pointed out that any commemorative ceremony had the potential to (1) draw tourists from around the world which would (2) increase recognition for the museum and (3) benefit the local economy. Involving re-enactors (representing both sides of the conflict) in a re-creation of events would (4) attract even more tourism dollars and provide the museum with the opportunity to take (5) professional still photographs and/or motion pictures for advertising and displays. It is truly sad.
I find it unusual that the museum is scheduling the anniversary celebration in June when the original battle took place in the autumn.
As for setting up a competing event, it would not be easy as time is running out. Christian Koepfer’s suggestion about using a local farm/estate might be difficult (in June) if the farmer was sowing his fields. A fall 2009 event could run into snags if the same farmer was harvesting his crops. That is not to say that a location could not be found, however a coordinator/facilitator in Germania is essential if re-enactors wanted this to happen.
David
http://www.principialegionis.org
I find it unusual that the museum is scheduling the anniversary celebration in June when the original battle took place in the autumn.
As for setting up a competing event, it would not be easy as time is running out. Christian Koepfer’s suggestion about using a local farm/estate might be difficult (in June) if the farmer was sowing his fields. A fall 2009 event could run into snags if the same farmer was harvesting his crops. That is not to say that a location could not be found, however a coordinator/facilitator in Germania is essential if re-enactors wanted this to happen.
David
http://www.principialegionis.org
