Other Civil War Reenactment Items
Civil War life 101 (Albany Democrat-Herald)
Students get a taste of history as re-enactors
Standing where history happened (The Galesburg Register-Mail)
Have you ever seen a celebrity in person and felt that shock of recognition? Maybe you’ve visited a place that you’d only seen in pictures. There is a sudden jolt when you realize it’s the place. That happened to me recently when I went to Fredricksburg, Va., where they were re-creating a famous photo of Ulysses Grant.
Spare Times (New York Times)
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Stonewall Hinkleman coming July 14 to Rockbridge Regional Library (Rockbridge Weekly)
Virginia authors Michael Hemphill and Tom Angleberger will present their Civil War time-travel thriller for young adults, Stonewall Hinkleman and the Battle of Bull Run, on Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. at the Rockbridge Regional Library in Lexington.
Civil War buffs flood Gettysburg for re-enactment (The York Dispatch)
For Carol Posinski, participating in the annual Civil War re-enactment events at Gettysburg means connecting with fellow history buffs, including those from around the world.
Civil War reenactment brings history to life (The West Milford Messenger)
It took a bit of slogging through mud and wet grass at the Long Pond Ironworks Historic District on Saturday, but once at the Union and Confederate campsites, a dirty pair of sneakers was well worth the price.
FORT NIAGARA: French and Indian War celebrates proper 250th anniversary (Niagara Gazette)
The drama that unfolded at Fort Niagara that sultry summer night in 1759 would end with the French officers running up the flag of surrender to the British at the garrison known as the House of Peace.Now, 250 years later, the reenactment of that siege is billed as the signature event for the New York State commemoration of that French and Indian War battle. The activities start Friday and run ...
Brandywine students experience history (Niles Daily Star)
This year, as in the previous years, the Brandywine High School History Club presented a Civil War reenactment to the community. Now, members of the club understand the size and scope of, arguably, one of the most vital turning points in American history.
Caption Contest: Civil War reenactment + iPhone = ubernerd (Engadget)
Far be it from us to make fun of people for their favorite pastimes -- that would, in fact, be the pot calling the kettle black (considering that we're both addicted to gadgets and quilting, we have little room to point fingers). However, it's possible that you might be a serious nerd if you're caught gabbing on your iPhone in the midst of a hike during a reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg. ...
Civil War encampment to celebrate 175th Anniversary (The Chelsea Standard)
The 24th Michigan Infantry regiment reenactment group will be setting up at the Chelsea Fairgrounds tomorrow through Sunday. They will be providing a living Civil War history encampment with authentic demonstrations during Chelsea's 175th Anniversary celebration.