living history

noun

1. any of various activities involving the re-enactment of historical events or the recreation of living conditions of the past

Example Sentences

At the same time, because it takes place over many years, with much elided, the series can sometimes feel abstract, especially when it moves away from Dolours — a history lesson in bits and pieces, rather than living history.

From Los Angeles Times

Though the Cultural Heritage Foundation that preserves this living history acknowledges the many “tales of interesting paranormal occurrences that have happened at our museum,” it still insists that none of their buildings are haunted per se, but rather “‘visited’ from time-to-time by their original owners.”

From Los Angeles Times

But you actually feel like you’re living history right now, and it’s a very peculiar feeling,” Maviglio said.

From Los Angeles Times

Its next event is a living history day on 1 June, to mark the opening of a replica Iron Age settlement.

From BBC

The site is on the property of Colonial Williamsburg, a living history museum that tells the story of the capital of Britain’s Virginia colony in the 18th century.

From Seattle Times