Lincoln Era
When we first got to Springfield, IL, we looked around for something to get involved in. Since Frank was a History Channel addict and Springfield is known for its Lincoln sites, a relationship blossomed. Frank works there on a seasonal basis and I as a volunteer.
Old State Capitol
Old Capitol Days May 5 - 7 2006
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I have recently started reenacting as the "Bloomer Girl" in 1851. Here's the Mr. Lincoln's World script
Here is the biography of the person that I portray, Mary Brown Davis
[Reprinted with permission of the OSC manager]
This is me as the 'Bloomer Girl' at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, IL
This was my first day as the Bloomer Girl
New Salem candle light tour October 07, 2005
That's me on the left taken in the lighted gift shop. The lady on the right was knitting socks by candle light enhanced by the globe of water.
Trip to Shilloh, TN on April 7-9, 2006
Here is the script used as Belle Reynolds the Civil War Nurse (vivandiere) of Pittsburg Landing.
This was take at the dedication of the bronze statues in the Old State Capitol Plaza
This was take June 2004 in Jacksonville, IL during Grierson Days
This was taken in September 2003 JERSEY COUNTY VICTORIAN FESTIVAL Jerseyville, IL
History of the Bloomer Girls
Other Modern Day Bloomer Girl Reenactors
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