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If you have never been to a Civil War Muster, by all means try to see one. My town has one every year and they do a different Battle each time. The Uniforms are very authentic looking and they use real cannons and muskats. The campsite looks amazing also with tents pitched up and soldiers playing cards and chess. Sometimes there is a military band playing on old brass horns. These soldiers even sleep in the tents overnight. There is also now a town like section with a jail,post office and other buildings with women and men doing things they did back in Civil War times while wearing perfect period time clothing. Sometimes entire families will participate in these events. I wonder if they do Revolutionary War Re-enactments? Even WW1, WW2, Korea or Vietnam re-enactments would be interesting, tho the Tropical setting of Vietnam would be difficult in some areas of the USA. At our Civil War Muster they will setup tables to sell old artifacts like pistols, muskats, knives, uniforms, old coins and homemade candles and baked goods they make on site. Bring a camera and record a recreation of history. I did and will never forget it.
Love both of your blogs, jimmio. I have a particular passion for pedalling, so really enjoyed your bike blog. My brother inlaw would enjoy it too...i must link him to you: he sells omafeits( sp!). Thanks for taking time out and commenting on one of my paintings...it's a work in progress but also a commission for a friend. It's been a while since I painted, so it's good to engage with the blog community and gauge reactions. Loving your musings and will try and get back hete on a frequent basis.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoy my blogs Debrina. I hope to be doing them for many years so I can tell unique and interesting stories with each photo. Any comment is welcome and please feel free to say anything anytime.
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