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The story behind Thomas O’Dea's harrowing drawing of the Confederates' Andersonville Prison in Georgia. Memorial Day events will be held at the site this weekend.
Early in the morning, when I wandered around the Confederate camp, the devotion to recreating ... But even more incongruous was the idea that reenacting the Civil War could be fun.
Join us as we step back into history at a Civil War Confederate camp alongside dedicated reenactors from the 48th Alabama Infantry. This unique experience offers an up-close look at authentic gear ...
The smell of campfires and gunpowder were in the air at Burton Century Village Museum and Historical Education Center’s Civil ...
As the local militia and home guard, he had his pistol ready to defend Camp McClellan and the ... and borrowing is a common trend for Civil War reenactments. Because of the high price of clothing ...
Beneath the flap of canvas tents and the slow crackle of smoldering campfires, Civil War history came to life last weekend ...
Prepared with muskets and cannons, reenactors depicting Confederate and Union soldiers took to the battlefield on Saturday afternoon for the 27th rendition of the Battle of Sacramento reenactment.
The Virginia Museum of the Civil War at New Market Battlefield State Historical Park will hold its 161st Battle of New Market ...
Locals interested in history, especially pertaining to the American Civil War, can get their fill in Gordon County this ...
A reenactment ... camp life. Some will portray civilians who followed soldiers from camp to camp. The 45th Volunteer Illinois Infantry fought under Grant in some of the major battles of the Civil ...