by JackiB | Jan 14, 2017 | La Compagnie Blog
It occurred to me, as I talked with visitors during our recent gig at The Landing, that context is hugely important in delivering effective interpretation. But for that event, and for most any living history event we do, there are layers upon layers of context, a...
by JackiB | Sep 10, 2016 | La Compagnie Blog
As winter approaches, my list of fur trade related projects always grows: make new items of historic clothing. Repair and improve my camp gear. Try out new historic receipts. Research, research and more research. To me, research usually means reading. And...
by La Compagnie | May 21, 2016 | La Compagnie Blog
Like our collection of trade goods, our canoes are essential tools for us. Where else can people see historic watercraft like these on the water? How else can we show the world what a voyageur brigade looks like? What better way is there to demonstrate the lives and...
by La Compagnie | Apr 10, 2016 | La Compagnie Blog
Okay, you bought, borrowed or made enough clothes to get you to events. Nothing fine, nothing flashy, nothing unusual. You felt almost comfortable and learned to handle the inevitable question, “Why are you wearing those funny clothes?” ...
by La Compagnie | Jan 23, 2016 | La Compagnie Blog
Recently, I had a friend who was just getting started in historical reenacting ask about some books to read about the fur trade in Minnesota. I looked at my book shelf and came up with some ideas. Some classic, some basic, some scholarly. Lots of journals AND...
