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05/03/2026

Trailer for a film we provided all of the costumes for - Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (NPS). We think it looks pretty good!

04/07/2026

📣Tickets are officially LIVE for our documentary premiere!!
After years of research, filming, and bringing together hundreds of people across Virginia… Lynchburg at War is finally heading to the big screen at the Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg
This film tells the story of a city on the edge—through the voices of soldiers, civilians, and those history too often leaves out. It’s not just a Civil War story… it’s a human one.
🎟 August 29 | 7:30 PM
🎟 Tickets: $46–$109 (with optional VIP reception + Q&A with cast & crew)
If you’ve followed this journey—even a little—you know how much heart has gone into it.
We’d love to see you there.
Get your tickets here: https://academycenter.org/event/lynchburg-at-war/
Lynchburg at War is a powerful Civil War documentary, years in the making, which immerses audiences in the Hill City’s most uncertain hour. Brought to you by the Emmy Award–winning team behind Hunters Raid: The Battle for Lynchburg, this film continues their commitment to immersive, historically grounded storytelling.”
Filmed on location throughout Central Virginia – this film brings to life the human experiences of Lynchburg’s people during the Civil War through hundreds of actors, period music, and diary accounts. Lynchburg at War uncovers what Lynchburg endured during the war and after. It is the story of the courage, suffering, resilience, and change experienced by the City’s citizens, soldiers, enslaved and free Blacks.
Lynchburg at War explores how a community went from the brink of collapse to one of the fastest to recover and thrive in the South. This premiere is more than a screening, it is documentation of Lynchburg’s unique history, preserved for generations to come. Following the screening, guests are invited to remain for a live Q&A with select cast and crew. All proceeds benefit the preservation of Historic Sandusky. Cocktail attire please.
Timeline:
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm VIP reception
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Film Screening, Q&A

03/06/2026

Submit your Casting Sides for Revolutionary Hampton audition for the upcoming documentary about the Battle of Hampton and the Revolution.

02/02/2026

We’ve rolled out some exciting new updates to our website!
Got an upcoming Film/Theater/TV/Museum project that could use historically accurate wardrobe? Send us an inquiry — we’re always happy to help.

Have old clothing… will travel!

Partner with us for authentic historical wardrobe rental and costume services. We support film and theater productions across the U.S. with curated, accurate costumes.

02/01/2026

Another project we’re working on with Artistry In Motion, Inc.and StudioEIS for the upcoming National Coast Guard Museum. A small piece of the whole project but an important moment in history.

Design and construction of the interior of the National Coast Guard Museum is well underway—and this is where the magic really starts to happen ✨

Recently, a part of the team traveled to New York to collaborate with StudioEIS, a sculpture and design studio where Coast Guard history is literally brought to life. During the visit, the StudioEIS team photographed real-life “models” (like those pictured) so historic moments can be recreated as immersive scenes throughout the Museum.

One of those scenes is a tableau—a fancy word for a frozen moment in history—honoring Ida Lewis, one of the Coast Guard’s most legendary lifesavers.

Picture it: It’s 1869. Two Army soldiers are returning to Fort Adams after an evening out in Newport when their boat capsizes. Without hesitation, Ida Lewis jumps into a rowboat, battles icy waters, and single-handedly rescues both men. For her bravery, she earned a Gold Lifesaving Medal and became known as the “Bravest Woman in America.”

This powerful tribute to Ida Lewis will be located on Deck 2 in Lifesaving and Safety—and it’s the very first scenic element visitors will encounter when they arrive. It doesn’t just tell a story; it sets the tone for the lifesavers who follow.

01/23/2026

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12/21/2025

Happy holidays and Merry Christmas from Historical Wardrobe!
🎬 Available for historical wardrobe rental
📜 Accuracy matters because history deserves to be seen correctly.

12/16/2025

“The Red Badge of Courage” (2027)

Day 1 of filming - May 1, 2024. Wet Plate photo of our three main characters circa 1862 and enlistment in the 304th New York State Volunteers. Wet Plate created by Bob Szabo.

12/04/2025

Some of our costumes on the set of "The Red Badge of Courage - coming in spring 2027. Great work by on-set costumer Garrett Lipps

Portraying North Carolinians fighting near Hazel Grove - Actors and Re-enactors posing in-between set-ups during the September shoot Pamplin Historical Park

Photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian