Published June 27, 2026 · Category: News

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Reenactor John Koopman III, playing George Washington, waves to attendees at the Thomas Baird Homestead in Millstone Township, N.J., on May 30.  The event re-created a Revolutionary War encampment to celebrate America

America's 250th birthday has brought more events and new crowds for Revolutionary reenactors and interpreters. They say Washington's life holds important lessons for our current political divide.

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(Image credit: Michelle Gustafson for NPR)

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