If you have ever wondered what it was like to live in 17th century North America, then Russell Reed is your man.
He has spent the last 15 years of his life learning about Native American culture, technology and history. His expertise in this area was recently highlighted in a nationally televised PBS documentary. In his segment, Reed discussed the Tomahawk, one of the most widely used and coveted weapons of the era.
Reed’s expertise comes from a combination of on-the-job training, formal education, and natural curiosity. After graduating from Mathews High School in 2011, he attended Longwood University to study anthropology on an athletic scholarship. While still a student, Reed started working at Jamestowne Settlement. He demonstrated traditional native life, wore historical garb, and gave tours. Reed describes Jamestown as a “360-day living history museum.” It began as a summer job but continued long after Reed graduated from college. Altogether, he worked at Jamestowne for 10 years....