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The Australasian Living History Federation (ALHF) was established in 2002 to source and manage appropriate and affordable Public Liability insurance for Historical Reenactment societies and Living History groups across Australia. In 2005 the ALHF welcomed the Queensland Living History Federation as a major member group and changed our name to the Australasian Living History Federation.

In 2009 ALHF has 51 member groups of living history and historical reenactment societies and clubs. Member groups focus on different historical periods and locations from the Ancient Greeks through to Australians in the Second World War. There are over 1,700 individual members across Australia.

Aside from organising public liability insurance, ALHF also acts to represent members’ interests in areas such as legislation that affects reenactment activities.
The ALHF offers members, event organisers and the public, advice and guidance on such things as performance and display safety and the presentation of historical accuracy in our activities.

What is Living History and Historical Reenactment?

Living History & Historical Reenactment are the practices of recreating as accurately as possible, artefacts, details, events or settings from an historical period.
This is often conducted by costumed ‘reenactors’ as part of public performances for commemorative events, historic anniversaries, community festivals, museums, educational displays, or for private gatherings of member groups who wish to immerse themselves in history.

For further information,please contact the  ALHF Committee

Postal:
The Secretary
Australasian Living History Federation
PO Box 361
Blacktown NSW 2148

Email:
The ALHF Committee