reenactor
noun
re·en·act·or
ˌrē-ə-ˈnak-tər 
: a person who participates in reenactments of historical events
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These colonial reenactors spend their free time stitching historically accurate uniforms and portraying Revolutionary War figures.
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Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
This is a career for Thomas, who is not a reenactor but a first-person interpreter.
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Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
27 June 2026
Authenticity is the fuel that drives historical reenactors.
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Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Today, costumed reenactors bring the fort to life with 18th and 19th-century military rifle demonstrations, period-accurate displays, and immersive exhibits.
—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
This is a career for Thomas, who is not a reenactor but a first-person interpreter.
—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
27 June 2026
Authenticity is the fuel that drives historical reenactors.
—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Today, costumed reenactors bring the fort to life with 18th and 19th-century military rifle demonstrations, period-accurate displays, and immersive exhibits.
—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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“Reenactor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reenactor. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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