Each spring I attend a Civil War Reenactment nearby. There is dancing to various reels and mixers, some singing of patriotic songs and a band playing era music. My friend is a reenactor, and I caught up with him recently. Rick is a private in Company A, Third Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry. He did a informative demonstration of camp life and a firing of his rifle. The day ended with a reenactment of the famous Pickett's Charge, a reading of the Gettysburg Address and the playing ot Taps. Day is done.Company A, Third Maine Regiment Volunteer Infantry
Very interesting type of festivities ...
ReplyDeleteSome pretty important and choice selections for the day. I think your friend looks physically better put together, uniform and all, than the actual soldiers.
ReplyDeleteGreat closeup of your friend firing his rifle.
ReplyDeleteNice shot, Birdman. I still have not figured out what draws people to do this, though . . .
ReplyDeleteHandsome soldier! I've read about these reenactments and have always wanted to see it. I think it's nice to preserve this part of history.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great portrait of this volunteer. I bet he'd like a copy of this shot!
ReplyDeleteI like attending these. They are such a great bit of history.
ReplyDeleteExcellent
ReplyDeletewonder what they would think today
ReplyDeleteReally nice shot of Rick. I wonder he had a good shot too? : )
ReplyDeleteOopsss..... It looks dangerous ;)
ReplyDeletePeople really seem to get hooked on these things - King Arthur's knights, Civil war, etc.
ReplyDeleteThis is almost like little kids playing "Cowboys and Indians" with real guns.
ReplyDelete'great shot'...and i mean both photographer and subject.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot and glad to hear that you had a nice time with him.
ReplyDeleteDead eye Dick haha!!
ReplyDeleteThat would be something to see.
ReplyDeleteReally interesting. I attended a lecture on Sunday in Hannibal, Missouri, about Mark Twain's limited, reluctant involvement in the beginning of the Civil War. Most of Missouri outside of St. Louis sympathized with the Confederacy.
ReplyDeleteYou caught him in the act. Let us be glad it is only an re-enactment.
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