WSC Special Area Re-creation

The Great Emu War

The Great Emu War

A historical event that took place in Western Australia in 1932, characterized by the conflict between war veterans and emus over crop destruction.

Emu Plague

Another name for the Great Emu War, highlighting the widespread and damaging impact of emus on crops.

Emu Campaign

Another name for the Great Emu War, emphasizing the military-like approach taken to combat the emu problem.

Lewis Guns

World War I machine guns used in the Great Emu War to shoot emus.

Major Gwyndd Purves Wynne-Aubrey Meredith

The commander of the military personnel hired to combat the emus during the Great Emu War.

Pickett's Charge

A failed military tactic employed by Confederate General Robert E. Lee during the Battle of Gettysburg. This led to the Confederate army’s defeat.

Battle of Gettysburg

A historical event that took place in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in 1863, considered a turning point in the American Civil War. It is the most famous battle to be reenacted by Americans.

Renaissance Fairs

Events where people dress up in English Renaissance clothing and role-play as characters from that time period for entertainment and education in the form of a fair.

When did the Emu War take place

2nd November 1932 - 10th December 1932

When did the battle of Gettysburg take place

1st - 3rd of July 1863

First Renaissance fair

In the backyard of LA schoolteacher Phyllis Patterson in Agoura (near Malibu), as a class activity for her students.

When did the first Renaissance fair take place

1963 (340 years after the English Renaissance)

Historical Re-enactment

An activity that recreates aspects of a historical event or period through amateur hobbyists, military personnel, or historians dressing in costumes, researching gear, and following a plan.

Re-enactors

Individuals who participate in historical re-enactment by dressing in costumes and researching gear.

Farbs/ Polyester Soldiers

Reenactors who do not prioritize authenticity and may wear inaccurate uniforms or accessories.

Mainstream Reenactors

Reenactors who make an effort to appear authentic but come out of character when there is no audience.

Progressive Reenactors

Reenactors who use thorough research to be as authentic as possible and criticize Farb and Mainstream Reenactors of inauthenticity.