Living History

British soldier Zion Rohde, 11, inspects his gun during a Revolutionary War re-enactment at Curt Gowdy State Park Friday, May 4, 2012. Fifth-graders from Laramie County School District 1 dressed up as British and American soldiers to recreate the Battle of Monmouth. Lynne Bilodeau, a Goins Elementary fifth-grade teacher, said the re-enactment helps to deepen students understanding of history by bringing it to life. (Miranda Grubbs/Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

Petra Cooper, 11, front, plays around with other Laramie County School District 1 fifth-graders before the start of a Revolutionary War re-enactment at Curt Gowdy State Park Friday, May 4, 2012. (Miranda Grubbs/Wyoming Tribune Eagle)