Welcome to the Gallery

of the

2005

American Heritage Festival

"A patriotic and educational living history celebration featuring diverse facets of our American Heritage ranging from the Colonial era through the late 20th century."

Proudly Presented in Queen Creek, Arizona each November by

We Make History

A Reenacting Legend Begins

Mr. Hiroki Nakazato, a veteran reenactor in Japan, traveled all the way to Arizona to join us for the American Heritage Festival. Though he came to portray a Japanese soldier of WWII, his sense of adventure and thirst for reenacting quickly led him in to other roles, despite his unfamiliarity with the English language. While attired as a Confederate infantryman (above) he was seen to lead a charge during a Civil War battle while shouting in a heavy accent something like "Go back to North you Yankees!" It was postulated that the gentleman must be from southern Japan.

A Partial Cast of Characters

Parade & Salute to Veterans

Around The Encampment

Early Eras: The 17th, 18th & Early 19th Centuries

Around The Encampment

Middle Eras: The 19th Century

Around The Encampment

Late Eras: The 20th Century

Great Awakening Church Service

1740s

The American Revolution

In order to stage battle reenactments it is necessary to portray both sides. Please know that all of our reenactors are loyal Americans and that the intent in portraying former enemies such as Britain (American Revolution, War of 1812), Spain (Spanish American War), Germany (WWI, WWII) or Japan (WWII) is to honor our American ancestors by educating the public regarding the difficult challenges they faced and overcame. It should also be noted that each of these former enemies mentioned is currently a friend of the United States.

The Civil War or War Between The States

World War II

In order to stage battle reenactments it is necessary to portray both sides. Please know that all of our reenactors are loyal Americans and that the intent in portraying former enemies such as Britain (American Revolution, War of 1812), Spain (Spanish American War), Germany (WWI, WWII) or Japan (WWII) is to honor our American ancestors by educating the public regarding the difficult challenges they faced and overcame. It should also be noted that each of these former enemies mentioned is currently a friend of the United States.