At many of the reenactments I went to, I was able to, with the cooperation of those in charge to make a “grand” image of a large group of participants. This one was so large, I had to use hand signals to let them know when I was making the exposure. I was so far back they could no longer hear my voice.
This was more typical of a largish sized unit.
Lining up to take the field for the afternoon’s “show”
A group reenacting as Zouaves. Note: the fancy trousers and headgear.
Surprisingly, there were a large number of vintage artillery pieces in attendance. Some with original wheels and carriages, others with period correct reproductions. All were in perfect working order and very impressive.
During the slower periods of time the gun crews would drill. During the battle reenactments they were fired for effect using gunpowder only. Still potentially lethal to the careless and those who were not properly trained in safety procedures
Even these smaller field pieces put on a great show.
Not everyone liked to participate in the actual battle reenactments. This gentleman and his aids stayed on the sidelines in the role of the quartermaster corp.
Look closely, half this group are young women. It was a little unusual, but not unique for a unit to be co-ed.
Of course the “prisoner” is a family member of this group.
For most reenactors the hobby was built around participation by the whole family.
Typical small Union group
A Southern Cavalry unit. Easiest way to tell is the short carbines and the headgear.
Another Typical Southern Unit.
Note: the two young adopted children in this group….
This unit even traveled with its own Wagon and draft horses.
One reenactment I went to a Civil War era building was used as the Union Headquarters.
