The Art of Reenactment: The Battle of Princeton

As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, the Princeton Battlefield Society demonstrates that battle reenactments are collaborative works of art. With the historic battlefield as their stage, they bring the Battle of Princeton to life, revealing how art continues to keep history alive. We chat with the Vice President of the ‪@pbs1777‬ about what it takes to put on a reenactment from the Revolutionary War. Erik Lichack, an America Revolution men's tailor and hat maker. Antoine Wattsthe commanding officer of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. And Kimberly Praria a historian and female reenactor. Produced, directed & edited by Jessica Dotson for State of the Arts. Director of photography, Joe Conlon. Camera by Jack Stawowczyk and Jessica Dotson. And production intern Rachel Weeks. Christmas Day Reenactment footage courtesy of The Friends of Washington Crossing Park ( ‪@friendsofwashingtoncrossin3289‬ ) and 20/20 Visual Media. Special thanks to the Princeton Battlefield Society; the 2nd New Jersey Regiment; Princeton Battlefield State Park and Will Krakower; the Friends of Washington Crossing Park: Emily Harris, Michelle Flanagan, and Jennifer Martin; and lastly Brandon Tanda.