History is one of the most important parts of our culture. It defines us, we can learn from it and it essentially gives us an idea of how to run society. Well, what if people recreated history and brought it back to life? Revolutionary wars, civil wars, the lifestyle and culture of the 1700's. Believe it or not, a teacher at RHAM has been active taking part in reenacting the Revolutionary war every year for the past 14 years. Mr. Giella, a graphics art communication teacher, began years ago when a student approached him and said that he needed to relax a bit and that this was something they did for enjoyment. He agreed and is now taking part in acting out how the Revolutionary war was fought. Every year, multiple times a year 76 men, women and children gather to take part in this; and many get enjoyment and a lesson in history from it. Mr. Giella explains that his favorite part of the reenactment is educating people about the history and talking to people about the events of the war. He feels it is important for people, kids especially, to understand that the Revolutionary war was a huge factor in American history. Giella portrays Captain Clark, a leader in the Revolutionary war and says he enjoys the part because it's challenging and he gets to see what Clark went through during the war. As far as where the group acts out the reenactments, they go anywhere from Lebanon, Bennington, Ticonderoga, Lexington and more. They show how the 19th century lifestyle was much different from nowadays and every person is a profession such as blacksmith, farmer, nurse and so forth. There are about 30 men and 40 women involved and about 8 children. Nathan Whitehouse, a former senior at RHAM also takes part in the reenactment and Mr. Giella says that he enjoys it greatly. People who are interested in joining can contact Mr. Giella in the art wing or log on to http://www.lebanonmilitia.com/ for more information.
[updated by Shelby: 9.30.08]
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