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New Jersey Living History Advisory Council

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection created the New Jersey Reenactment Advisory Council in November 1988. Its purpose was to create a forum for discussing the safety, authenticity and public awareness of living history events in New Jersey. In March 1996, the Council was renamed the New Jersey Living History Advisory Council.

The Council is comprised of fifteen members appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection. Nine are citizen members from the historical reenactment and museum communities. Six are state historic site administrators and staff. The Council holds five open meetings during the year at various locations throughout the State. The public is invited to attend and address the Council on issues related to living history programs and military reenactments.

For more information on the Council and its functions, email njlhac@deptest.nj.gov.

2026 Meeting Schedule

Meetings are from 1 – 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

  • Jan. 22: Howell Living History Farm, Titusville
  • March 26: Shinn Cabin, Mt. Holly
  • May 28: Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth
  • Aug. 27: Ft. Mott State Park
  • Nov. 19: Washington Crossing State Park

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Guidelines for Living History Programs Involving Black Powder Use

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Council Members

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Eric Orange, Council President
Outreach Coordinator
Burlington County Division of Parks
Mount Holly, NJ

William L. (Larry) Kidder
Historian, Author, and Volunteer
Howell Living History Farm
Titusville, NJ

Mark Sirak
Historian
Washington Crossing State Park
Titusville, NJ

VACANT

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Andres G. Grant
Historian
Fort Mott State Park
Pennsville, NJ

William “Pete” Michel
Historian
Hancock House Historic Site
Hancock’s Bridge, NJ

Stacy F. Roth
Historic Interpreter and Educator
History on the Hoof
Burlington, NJ

Mark Texel
Administrator
NJ State Historic Sites
Trenton, NJ

VACANT

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Ian Johns
Trustee
Burlington County Prison Museum Association
Mount Holly, NJ

Maureen O’Connor Leach
Monmouth County Historical Commission
Freehold, NJ

Debra Senese
Assistant Recreation Supervisor
Historic Longstreet Farm
Holmdel, NJ

Michael Timpanaro
Historian
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
Manalapan, NJ

VACANT

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Upcoming Events

Learn about upcoming living history events and programs hosted by New Jersey State Parks.

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