Friday, September 18 12:00 noon at the National Archives at Atlanta
William Temple demonstrates aspects of the life of a Revolutionary War soldier while in period costume at the National Archives at Atlanta. His historical paintings and prints will be displayed in the Visitor Learning Center. Mr. Temple will also have copies of his book, Poetry for the Heart, which will be available for purchase and signing.
William Temple is an artist, musician, poet, and re-enactor. Mr. Temple served during the Vietnam War as a mortar platoon sergeant. He later worked for the United States Secret Service and the Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon as an illustrator, graphic designer, and exhibit builder before moving from Washington, D.C. to Brunswick, Georgia to serve as the art director for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Temple retired in 2005 after 32 years of service in the federal government.
In 1997, Temple began his own business in Brunswick, Georgia, Time Past Studio, producing watercolor and oil paintings and limited edition prints of historic subjects. He attends numerous re-enactments, living histories, and art shows, where he dresses in period clothes and plays the parts of the historical characters he represents. He also writes period poetry and music, which he performs at his events.
For more information, contact Joel Walker at joel.walker@nara.gov or 770-968-2530.
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