The reason they called them long hunters was because their hunts could last for two years. In fact, during one hunt Daniel was gone so long that, when he returned, his wife had a child by his brother believing Daniel to be dead. Boone was not the only long hunter from history. He was just one of the more famous. This 18th century living history hobby is all encompassing.
People portray the French voyeurs that came down from Canada to trade.
Charlie portrays a trader who trades with the Cherokee Indians. Then, of course, you also have the people at places such as Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. Living history is good in many ways. It can bring a feeling of achievement to learn and share knowledge with others in a way that will help them remember it, to watch the children's eyes light up as they learn why we do this or where that came from, to be able to help the children relate the past to the present. Just like our drummer, he's a young lad but was unable to join us on this journey.