A great parade, which ended about five minutes before the weather turned nasty. A few of the highlights:
- The soldiers of a USCT regiment who sang "The Battle Cry of Freedom" as they marched
- A bagpiper who accompanied one of the many regimental bands
- Ladies riding sidesaddle
- Three Lincoln presenters
- Many women participating as civilians, soldiers, vivandieres or musicians
- Many young reenactors of all ages, from elementary school age through to the 20s.
It was wonderful to see the next generation of Civil War enthusiasts so well-represented.
- Some fine displays of facial hair
Here are a few snapshots.
Ladies who supported the troops on the homefront or on campaign.
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The youngest reenactor I saw looked to be about 5 years old.
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Widows.
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The soldiers of this Confederate regiment sported the most facial hair. I count nine in the front line.
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