Civil War Days

We visited the Civil War Days event at a local forest preserve today.  It was definitely neat to see all the reenactors, camps, and reproductions, but it didn't seem very interactive.  I don't know a lot about the Civil War (or any war for that matter), so even though the reenactors were willing to answer any questions you might have, I didn't even know what to ask.  The girls were good sports even though they were pretty bored most of the time.  It was still a neat experience, but we'll be better prepared the next time we go!

From a distance, these seemed like tepee's of wood, but when you got closer, they were actually tepee's of guns.

The distributor of supplies needed for the war.

This young reenactor (also known as a "Little Miss") was so cute in her little dress and apron.  For some reenactors, it's a family affair!

Some of the canned food eaten then.

A young woman carries a yoke to gather up some water.

Bugle and drums

Abraham and Mary Lincoln

Hailey and Brian play a game of "Graces".  This was actually a fun game and one we're thinking of making here at home.  It's four sticks and then a hoop decorated with ribbon. 

Hailey practiced quite a few times walking on the wooden stilts.  She got as many as 4 steps before losing her balance.

General Robert E. Lee

The girls pose with Lincoln.

Harriet Tubman

Battle reenactment...