One of the most popular questions our interpreters get when the temperatures drop is “How do you stay warm?”
Photo courtesy Wilson Futrell
The answer varies by person. Modern items like warmers are allowed under costumes, but they have to be completely hidden from sight. When things get to an extreme level, interpreters will be allowed to go inside for some time to get warm.
Photo courtesy Fred Blystone
Learn more about the challenges our amazing interpreters face by clicking here. And check out a slideshow of pictures of our interpreters out in the chilly weather! Thank you to everyone who shared these pictures with us.
In Colonial Times, people wore natural fibers, no synthetics. Natural fibers like wool and cotton breathe and can be layered under those big cloaks and long, full skirts. There is a wool fabric called “Melton” which is very warm. A friend says “If you’re wearing Melton, you’re meltin’.”
Rodney Keller says
Hi Rachel, I wasn’t
sure if it was you. We’re you at The Brick Yard this past Summer?
Hi, Rodney! I went to the Brickyard several times this summer.
Anna Malone says
The top photo of The Marquis de Lafayette is © Jürgen Vsych. Kindly give appropriate credit in the future.
Hi, Anna! The photo is credited in the slideshow.