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Ronald P. Rinaldi

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Ronald P. Rinaldi

Historian, Educator, Reenactor and Trustee of the Washington Crossing Park Association of NJ

Ronald P. Rinaldi is a historian and educator who has worked and studied American history for 50 years. He holds a B.A. degree from George Washington University in American Studies, an M.A. from Duke University in Military History, and an Ed. D. in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Ron has worked at a number of revolutionary war sites: The Old Barracks, Washington Crossing State Park, and Valley Forge National Historical Park. During the Bicentennial (1976-1983) he was a member of two New Jersey Militia groups: The Egg Harbor Guard and the Bergen County Militia. Today, Ron is the Executive Director of The Center School, a private special education school in Somerset, New Jersey. Ron is also currently an executive board member of the Washington Crossing Park Association of NJ, and member of a north Jersey Militia group, Outwaters Militia. He loves to share his knowledge of the American Revolution and reenacting by giving presentations to historical groups and schools as a continental soldier, militia soldier, General Nathanael Greene, or General George Washington.
 
Ronald P. Rinaldi

Sessions

(S-4) Living History in Practice: Special Considerations for Historical Reenactments

Time:
Thursday, 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Audience: H, HT, M/C, NP
Historical reenactments are powerful tools for public engagement, but they require careful planning to ensure safety, accuracy, and meaningful interpretation. This proposed panel session will explore the behind-the-scenes considerations that make successful reenactments possible at historic sites.
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Presenters:
Mark A. Turdo
Assistant Director of Interpretation & Curation Old Barracks Museum Trenton, NJ
Mark Nonestied
Middlesex County Division of History and Historic Preservation
Larry Kidder
Farm historian, interpreter - Howell Living History Farm Panel member for session on reenacting and living history - Bill Marsh moderator
Ronald P. Rinaldi
Historian, Educator, Reenactor and Trustee of the Washington Crossing Park Association of NJ
Bill Marsch
Development Specialist, Princeton Battlefield Society

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