Project Enlightenment

Project Enlightenment is a historical interpretation society affiliated with McLean High School. The project was begun in 1992 by Physics teacher Dean Howarth, who estimated in 2008 that 400-500 members had passed through the group in 16 years, although this figure is unsubstantiated.[1] In 2011, it was expanded into a fully credited Living History class.

The group focuses on the late eighteenth-century enlightenment era. A wide range of subject areas are represented by members, including the natural sciences, music, literature, military affairs, art, and politics.[2] It is unusual among similar reenacting groups in its extensive interpretation of civilian affairs, especially scientific.

Notable Events

The group performs annually at George Washington's Mount Vernon.[1]

The group works closely with several notable historical sites in Alexandria, Virginia, and frequently makes appearances at Gadsby's Tavern Museum and the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop.[3]

Project Enlightenment has appeared at James Madison's Montpelier, along with notable James Madison reënactor John Douglass Hall.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Huzzah! Dean Howarth of Project Enlightenment". George Washington Wired. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  2. ^ "McLean Students Aim to Portray History in an Accurate Light". Sun Gazette. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  3. ^ "Reenacting Past in Alexandria" (PDF). Mclean Connection. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  4. ^ "Montpelier to Celebrate National Constitution Day with Fireworks, Food, and Patriotic Music on the Mansion Law" (PDF). James Madison's Montpelier. Retrieved 6 March 2012.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Mont pelier Announces Lynne Cheney as Const it ut ion Day Keynot e Speaker" (PDF). James Madison's Montpelier. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 October 2010. Retrieved 6 March 2012.

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