CEDAR CREEK - WEAPONS & DANCING

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The Civil War Dance Foundation’s Ordnance Detachment will again present a display of original Civil War weapons at the Belle Grove Mansion, lower level, 9:00AM to 4:00PM, Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18.

The display will include muskets, rifles, rifle-muskets, carbines, revolvers, swords and sabres. Unlike most museum exhibits, however, this display will allow close examination of the artifacts and even light handling by visitors. It is a rare opportunity to touch a piece of American history.

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Knowledgeable living historians will explain the weapons and some of the new technology of the war, including breechloaders, the Maynard tape and pellet priming systems, and pinfire and rimfire cartridges. They will also tell the story of the little-known role of women and children in manufacturing ammunition and about the hundreds who died in accidents doing that dangerous work.
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The exhibit will also include reproduction flags and information about the corps insignia and flag system used by the Union Army.

On Saturday evening, October 17, the Victorian Dance Ensemble, performing troupe of the Civil War Dance Foundation, will lead the dancing at the Reenactor Ball at 8:00PM.

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Join us for an evening of socializing with friends, wonderful music, authentic dancing, and outstanding dance instructors. Music will be provided by the Susquehanna Travellers. All reenactors at the event are welcome. No dance experience is required; all dances will be demonstrated and taught. If can walk, count to eight and know right from left, you can do these dances.

Larry Keener-Farley
CWDF
 
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