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At its core, Interpreting History is a troop of dedicated individuals who research, produce and perform in historical reenactments. These vary widely in historical focus (literally Medieval through World War II) and duration (single-day, one-off events to annual multiweek productions).

Interpreting History was founded with the mission of engaging audiences with educational, entertaining, and immersive experiences that promote an appreciation of history to the communities we serve. We do this primarily through the use of costumed reenactors, assuming roles and presenting historical situations, either in a theatrical environment or, frequently, in an actual historical setting. Through the use of in-depth research, accurate costuming, and ‘first-person’ interpretive skills, our actors become the historical characters that they represent. Unique to this approach is that we are not performing scripted roles on a stage. Instead, through improvisational acting, we engage our audience, in an intimate way, to transport them to a different time and place! This delivers a unique experience, certain to foster curiosity and a more complete understanding of the past.

You can experience this firsthand by attending our production of the Athenæum Club at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair, or one of our many other events.