Trail of History
Gabriel Keith
Issue date: 11/3/06 Section: News
At a certain point in the day, a loud boom resounded, drawing more people to a crowd overlooking a battle scene just on the other side of the Nippersink River. Muskets boomed along with a cannon while reenactors feigned death, giving the whole act a very convincing effect.
Directly after the battle, a loud voice was heard over the departing masses, proclaiming the beginning act of the Amazing Budabi Brothers, a juggling show put on by Nick and Eric Jenson. The juggling was impressive, but what made the whole experience worth while was the clever satire interspersed throughout the entire act. One could tell they loved their jobs.
"People who do this, because you have to be dedicated to do it, have, first of all, a passion and love for history, and second of all, a desire to educate others to that history," stated Mike Follin, who portrayed Dr. Balthazar, a one-man traveling medicine show act viewed back in the 1800's on the frontier.
Although quite a turn out, many people still did not get to see 'The Trail' this year; hopefully, the weather will be more accommodating next time around. Knock on wood.
So why would any one want to do this?
"Our history is so rich and so wonderful, and I think we need to understand and respect the people and the past and what they did and what they went through so that we could be where we are at today in our modern life and modern world," said Pat Rogge, who along with her husband portrayed a pioneer couple from 1771.
Directly after the battle, a loud voice was heard over the departing masses, proclaiming the beginning act of the Amazing Budabi Brothers, a juggling show put on by Nick and Eric Jenson. The juggling was impressive, but what made the whole experience worth while was the clever satire interspersed throughout the entire act. One could tell they loved their jobs.
"People who do this, because you have to be dedicated to do it, have, first of all, a passion and love for history, and second of all, a desire to educate others to that history," stated Mike Follin, who portrayed Dr. Balthazar, a one-man traveling medicine show act viewed back in the 1800's on the frontier.
Although quite a turn out, many people still did not get to see 'The Trail' this year; hopefully, the weather will be more accommodating next time around. Knock on wood.
So why would any one want to do this?
"Our history is so rich and so wonderful, and I think we need to understand and respect the people and the past and what they did and what they went through so that we could be where we are at today in our modern life and modern world," said Pat Rogge, who along with her husband portrayed a pioneer couple from 1771.