Saturday, August 27, 2011

Brothers and Sisters in Blue and Gray.......

Ladies Dressed in Authentic 1860s Era Garb
Today, Cindy and I took six year old grandson Canyon down the road to Pigeon Forge to visit the Civil War Memorabilia and Reenactment show.  It was spectacular.




Cindy and Canyon Pose With Friendly Reenactors
There were men and women dressed in period garb; lessons on customs of the day; reenactments involving firearms and cannon; over a hundred tables containing relics of the era; music of the mid 1860s; and some of the friendliest and most knowledgeable folks we have seen in a while.
Canyon Loves This Naval Cannon



Canyon was entranced.  And I got to bask in the glory of one of my passions as I visited with reenactors and exhibitors. 


Civil War Bullets and Other Artifacts


This Battle Flag Was Not For Sale, But is Worth Approximately $100,000
This was the first show of its kind that Cindy attended with me, and she was drawn to the culture so much that I had to forcibly pull her out of the exhibit hall. 

Canyon Meets Honest Abe Lincoln


Most People Don't Know That African-Americans Fought in Great Numbers For the Southern Cause




The Regimental Surgeon Provided Us With a Wealth of Information Regarding Medical Practices of the Day


Preparing To Fire the 12-Pound Cannon


FIRE!!!


In the Field With Troops Around Their Tents


Checking His 1860s Era Timepiece




Canyon and His Musket


The Regimental Surgeon Demonstrates Amputation Following an Arm Bone Being Shattered by a Minie Ball


Cindy and Canyon Pose With a Union Naval Officer


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16 comments:

  1. Cindy EllisonAugust 27, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Such a great post on our wonderful day! The photos all turned out great. Canyon and I thank you for taking us, can't wait to attend another show. I learned so much and we met some wonderful people.

    ♥

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  2. TexWisGirlAugust 27, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    glad you all had a great time with history. :)

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  3. MichaeleAugust 27, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    This was quite a production - for old and young alike. Glad you got to go, so you could share

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  4. LisaAugust 27, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    What a grand time with Grandpa Clint. I enjoyed the the show too through your pictures and your post. I saw folks of Scarlett O'Hara's, Thank you Clint, for sharing.

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  5. Jane @ Hard Work HomesteadAugust 27, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    People go to the emergency For a splinter these days. Can you imagine having an amputation in the field?

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  6. Debbie @ Swampbilly RanchAugust 27, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    I love love love Civil Ware History! What a great event. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. LeontienAugust 27, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Ohh i would love to dress up like that !!!

    And that cannon is BIG!

    Leontien

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  8. NovaAugust 28, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Very interesting...what a great day. I wish I could go with you. I love such shows and the dress is just fantastic.

    Have a great sunday

    hugs to you and Cindy

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  9. RHYTHM AND RHYMEAugust 28, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    It looked great, I bet Grandpa Clint enjoyed it every bit as grandson.

    Yvonne.

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  10. Sleepyeyed RhonAugust 28, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    My grandson, Hunter loves the history of war, Not sure I am excited about that ..his passion is beyond what I think is "safe" b/c this old nana doesn't want her grandson off in war times...wink wink....I would love to share such an awesome time with Hunter. I wished I had know about it I may could have gathered up my pennies and scouted across America to attend with him....loved your pics Clint....way cool!

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  11. darlinAugust 28, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Wow, this is an amazing way for your adorable grandson to learn about history. I bet this trip is something Canyon will never forget.

    The Regimental Surgeon sure looks like he was meant to be born in a different era, and what fun for Canyon to see the cannon being fired! It must have been deafening.

    Have a wonderful Sunday Clint!

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  12. Sabine GimmAugust 28, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    very interesting. Have a nice day.
    Greetings Sabine

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  13. VilisiAugust 28, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I love this post, Clint! It is so interesting. Abe Lincoln looks so convincing. Thanks for the great pics, they say a lot. What a lucky boy Canyon is, he looks happy in the pics and quite engaged in all that's going on.Blessings. :)

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  14. Sara GAugust 28, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    What a wonderful time you all had! Loved the pics! Have a great evening!

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  15. BevAugust 28, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    What a wonderful day!

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  16. Marsha YoungAugust 29, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    GREAT PICS !!!

    But truly, I do NOT want to think about medical practices of field hospitals of THAT day.

    Looks like Canyon had loads of fun.

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