Civil War Re-enactment

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Today my husband and kids and Alex went to the Civil War re-enactment near Ararat, Virginia. (2nd time going there) Noel and Charity's family went, too, as well as some friends from their church.

They got there just in time to see the Civil War! The kids said the cannons were really loud. A man was supposed to be dead, and his horse started to walk off, so he sat up and grabbed the reins! Then the people in the 'audience' started talking to him. ha ha.

The girls learned (again) how to tat lace. The lady made a lot of different designs, even hearts. There was a blacksmith; women making homemade ice cream and popcorn; some men making leather pouches, holsters, and other things; a woman was making hairnets, and a woman was putting beads on hatpins. A few women were quilting. There were people making apple pies, too.

There were tents that were 'stores'. A friend bought Abigail an old-fashioned dress, and she got an off-white shawl to go with it. Also to purchase were guns, swords, shoes, bonnets, dresses, bloomers, men's confederate and Yankee hats, women's hats and hatpins, hairnets, and fans.A lot of the things that were being sold were actually being made there in the tents.

Ha ha, there was a first-aid tent right next to the graveyard. (If we can't help you, go right on in!)

They had a really great time, and it was nice weather. 75 degrees. :o) They took a picnic lunch and had a great time with their cousins.

Comments

Louise said…
Wow! I couldn't sleep tonight, so I thought I'd check things out. You have really created a great blog, Marty! I am amazed at your creativity. I love the links. I am so proud of you!

Mamaw Norman
(Mama)
October 9, 2008 at 5:15 AM
Sharon said…
This is a neat way to share things w/ others!!I love it!This looks like a great place to visit too.
October 9, 2008 at 5:40 PM
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