Paul Bauer and Lisa Sanden

Recorded September 23, 2016 42:27 minutes
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Description

Paul (64) talks to Lisa (36) about his role in the reenactment group Muzzle Loaders organization and constructing and erecting a flagpole at Fort Union Trading Post Historical Site.

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Paul talks about how he got involved with Muzzle Loaders, an organization that stages re-enactments at the Fort Union historical site. He had moved to the area to work in the oil industry and saw an ad in the paper announcing a meeting for the Muzzle Loaders.
Paul talks about how the association rebuilt a flagpole at Fort Union.
Paul discusses what it was like to climb the flagpole.
Paul describes the members of the Muzzle Loaders and how there are families, not just men.
Paul discusses how he left the group for 10 years after falling on some hard times and how he returned to the group.
Paul talks about how belonging to Muzzle Loaders makes him feel comfortable inside his skin.

Participants

  • Paul Bauer
  • Lisa Sanden

Recording Locations

Life Skills Center

Venue / Recording Kit