Chapter 7: Program Supply
One of the major features of your Living History Program is having students attired in period clothing. Only a little imagination is required in dressing as a period civilian or militiaman, and no special expense need be incurred in finding appropriate clothing which approximates what such people would have worn. In the case of members of the various military formations, however, it is important that there be a semblance of uniformity, which will also entail a certain amount of formal trappings. Military uniforms in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries were elaborate affairs. To replicate the period dress in great detail, however, can be very costly and unrealistic for a student participant to try to obtain by him or herself. There are, however, sources of material which can be transformed into period military clothing which approximate the actual uniforms.
Uniforms can be acquired from different sources. Jackets and trousers can be borrowed from the Living History Education Foundation, which has depots throughout New York State. The New York State school system is also permitted to acquire for educational purposes, from U.S. Government sources, certain items. (See ANNEX Q for the procurement procedure.)
Equipment, such as cartridge boxes, can be made by student participants or purchased or borrowed from the Living History Education Foundation. Once these items are purchased or made by students, they become the property of the program and therefore can be used year after year without incurring further expense.
Weapons consist principally of toy muskets. (See ANNEX P for sources.) They are also available on a loan basis through the Living History Education Foundation, which has depots throughout New York State. If you are just starting the program and you have to purchase the weapons, the cost will have to be figured into your budget. At the end of the year, the weapons are collected for the next year’s program.
Depots are located throughout New York State. The principal ones:
Uniforms can be acquired from different sources. Jackets and trousers can be borrowed from the Living History Education Foundation, which has depots throughout New York State. The New York State school system is also permitted to acquire for educational purposes, from U.S. Government sources, certain items. (See ANNEX Q for the procurement procedure.)
Equipment, such as cartridge boxes, can be made by student participants or purchased or borrowed from the Living History Education Foundation. Once these items are purchased or made by students, they become the property of the program and therefore can be used year after year without incurring further expense.
Weapons consist principally of toy muskets. (See ANNEX P for sources.) They are also available on a loan basis through the Living History Education Foundation, which has depots throughout New York State. If you are just starting the program and you have to purchase the weapons, the cost will have to be figured into your budget. At the end of the year, the weapons are collected for the next year’s program.
Depots are located throughout New York State. The principal ones:
- Hudson River Depot - Point of Contact (POC) is Joe Ryan at Living History Education Foundation, 11 Lake Drive, Buchanan, NY 10511. Call 914-739-0136. FAX 914-737-1662. E-Mail [email protected].
- West Depot - POC is Ann Mischler at Cleveland Hill Elementary School, 105 Mapleview Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Call 585-599-4474.
- Central New York Depot - POC is Kate Bowman at Calvin U. Smith Elementary School, 3414 Stanton Street, Painted Post, NY 14870. Call 607-936-4156.
- Seaford Long Island Depot - POC is Eleanor Turino at Seaford Elementary School, 420 Lido Beach, NY 11561. Call 516-592-4064.