Living History is a hobby combining elements of archeology, research, arts, crafts, martial skill (at times) - and of course, fun.
It is finding out what it meant to be a merchant, a convict, a farmer, a soldier, or a person of means - this list is not restricted; and can be from any time and any location.
It is an attempt to simulate, or re-enact life in another time, and is a very tangible and visual interpretation of aspects of social heritage. It is a three-dimensional history lesson that is entertaining as well as educational; combining the art form of dramatic performance and the discipline of historic research, it is not a medium which accepts the mythology of the past.
Widely used throughout Europe, the United Kingdom and North America as an integral form of historic interpretation, its promotion as a recognised method of preserving elements of our cultural heritage is a significant objective for Queensland Living History Federation Inc.
Queensland Living History Federation ?
The Queensland Living History Federation - or QLHF - is an organisation formed to represent the interests of Living Historian and Reenactor groups in Queensland.
It was formed in 1999 and currently has 48 member groups.
It is important to note that each member group still retains its own seperate character, memberships and operations, the Federation is simply a common forum.
Membership of QLHF is based on standards of safety, authenticity, reseach and performance.
The Queensland Living History Federation Inc.
