Meet the patriotic ‘living historians’ who bring the American Revolution to life — one reenactment at a time
A couple, Jack and Celeste Sherry, have spent 48 years participating in Revolutionary War reenactment events, bringing American history to life through their portrayals of Benjamin and Deborah Read Franklin. They have been involved in over 80 colonial-themed performances, lectures, and meet-and-greets throughout the country, using period-piece clothes and equipment to immerse themselves in the roles. The couple's passion for historical reenactments has allowed them to make many friends and have fun while educating others about the American Revolution.
- ▪Jack and Celeste Sherry have been participating in Revolutionary War reenactment events for 48 years.
- ▪The couple portrays Benjamin and Deborah Read Franklin, with Jack bearing an uncanny resemblance to the founding father.
- ▪They have participated in over 80 colonial-themed performances, lectures, and meet-and-greets throughout the country.
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Lifestyle Meet the patriotic ‘living historians’ who bring the American Revolution to life — one reenactment at a time By Allison Lax Published July 3, 2026, 12:09 p.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google They’re partying like it’s 1776.
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