Thursday, November 21st, 2024

G Gathering History Alive

History Alive



Shopper Managing Editor Rob Lauer recently interviewed historical re-enactor Steven Alexander for the TV program Portsmouth Now. Steven is a talented historical re-enactor from History Alive, an organization dedicated to bringing local history to life. On this episode of Portsmouth Now, Steven portrayed early 20th-century local journalist Jeffrey T. Wilson and James Fayette, whose work as a Revolutionary War spy led directly to the American victory at Yorktown.

From left: Steven Alexander as Jeffrey T. Wilson with Rob Lauer

Steven Alexander as Revolutionary War spy James Fayette