This poor town does not know a battle is on its way.

[major bill]

I a spectator at a reenactment. As I got out of I car and walked into town the sounds of a contested creek crossing could be heard in the distance. The unspecing town will see a battle at 2 pm. Should I march to the sound of the firing?

If it was a contested river crossing instead, I would have a great view.

Guess I will walk to town and see if the saloon is open.

 

[Pollaco]

Wouldn't the town crier alert the local populous that numerous tents sprang up down by the mott of trees? And who are all these strangers in town?

 

[major bill]

Well at least the tavern was still open.

 

[major bill]

Reenactment cannon?

This one was park near some of its big sisters.

 

[major bill]

A small Confederate group is about to occupy the town square.

 

[major bill]

Three iron ladies (cannons) at today's reenactment

Three of the six cannons at the reenactment. The sisters brought their kid sister with them.

 

[iron bender]

Those two Parrott rifles are gonna be shooting for distance

 

[major bill]

Didn't you hate it when your kid sister just had to tag along?

 

[Biscoitos]

Three of the six cannons at the reenactment. The sisters brought their kid sister with them.View attachment 515177View attachment 515177

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Could you tell us where this was happening?

 

[major bill]

ICould you tell us where this was happening?

Charlton Park near Hastings, Michigan. Charlton Park is a recreated late 1800s town. They moved 25 period buildings to a nice spot along the Thornapple River. On weekends they have people in costumes giving demonstrations.

Once a year they have a Civil War reenactment there. Besides the town the park had plenty of woods, a creek, and the river. The battles have 60 to 80 on each side plus the usual other reenactors.

 

[captaindrew]

Looks like a nice place and a nice event, thanks for sharing some pics.

 

[major bill]

The 1869 Lee School House was probably not named for general Lee. In a real battle the school, the town hall, and church might have made good post battle hospitals.

 

[OhioBlue16]

Charlton Park near Hastings, Michigan. Charlton Park is a recreated late 1800s town. They moved 25 period buildings to a nice spot along the Thornapple River. On weekends they have people in costumes giving demonstrations.

Once a year they have a Civil War reenactment there. Besides the town the park had plenty of woods, a creek, and the river. The battles have 60 to 80 on each side plus the usual other reenactors.

Oh hey, i was there this weekend with the Tiger Light Guard

 

[danny]

Salty looking dudes!