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Behind the Lines

The Civil War Reenactments are not all guns and cannons. In the encampments, people demonstrate what it was like to live in the mid 1800s. Craftsmen made brooms, metalwork, and guns. Women demonstrated sewing and weaving skills. Merchants sell a variety of items and clothing.

Here are some photos of the scenes behind the battle lines.

The Blacksmith

The Blacksmith

The Broom Maker

The Broom Maker

The Gunsmith

The Gunsmith

The Nun

The Nun

Chores

Chores

The Chess player

The Chess Player

Before the Battle

Before the Battle

At Ease

At Ease

Dark Beauty

Dark Beauty

The President

Mr. President

Behind the Line

Behind the Line




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