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"The 4th Alabama Infantry reenactors of the Liberty Greys are New England's only unit that galvanizes as a company, portraying both the Confederate 4th Alabama and the Union 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Rooted in more than twenty-five years of living history, the unit brings the story of the Tuskegee Zouaves and the full sweep of the 4th Alabama's service to life for audiences across the region."

Civil War reenacting began as an act of remembrance, not entertainment. From veterans honoring fallen comrades to modern living historians committed to careful study, reenacting has evolved as a way to understand the past on its own terms. This article traces that history and explains why groups like the Liberty Greys continue to preserve it through education, stewardship, and service.