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“I first got into reenacting out of an interest in learning about history in a deeper way. It’s one thing to read about something; it’s another to experience it for yourself. Living history is more than wearing clothing of a different time period; it involves research into history, culture and people, and portraying that to the public. I hope that our efforts help future generations understand our complex world and gain a greater appreciation of our shared past.” Nichols first moved to Fort Riley, Kansas, after he was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division in 2015. It was during his time here he met Holly Higgs, a Topeka native and Kansas State University grad who is now his wife. He was then accepted into the School of Advanced Military Studies at Fort Leavenworth and graduated in 2019. Nichols is now stationed in Poland at NATO Multinational Corps Northeast.
PHOTOGRAPH Justin Lister
–JARED NICHOLS, ON HOW HISTORICAL REENACTMENTS HELP US CONNECT TO OUR PAST
