Wednesday, September 18, 2013

CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT


This years civil war reenactment is September 21 & 22nd beginning at 9 am each day.  It is at Milo McIver State Park on S. Springwater Rd.  I have attended a few times before and am going Saturday.  i find it interesting and the people who do it live, act, and dress just as they would have done back in the time.  
It is very interesting.  Adults $8; ages 55+  and students with ID are $5;
Here is the link to the information. 
http://www.nwcwc.org/mciver_poster_2013.pdf#page=1&zoom=auto,0,623
I always take Redland Rd. in Oregon City all the way to Springwater Rd., turn right, then go almost 1 mile to the entrance to the park on the left.  The event is usually all the way to the last parking lot area.
  
One of the photos I took last year

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11 comments:

  1. Commander ZaiusSeptember 19, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Those guys are seriously dedicated to that movement. I've heard some even go so far as to wear 19th century wool underwear.

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    1. Rose LSeptember 19, 2013 at 11:53 PM

      Yes, they do really get into it. It always makes me feel like I stepped back in time.

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  2. roxieSeptember 19, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    At least it won't be so hot this year. Those poor guys sweat like ponies in those wool uniforms. And the smell of black-powder just hangs in the air.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    The light is gorgeous in this photo.

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  4. Rose LSeptember 19, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    Thank you! I took quite a few. It is fun to take them and convert to sepia.

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  5. Kerri FarleySeptember 20, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    What a cool shot!!!

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  6. David OliverSeptember 20, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Saw your comment on japing ape's blog. Thought I would check our your blog. A civil war reenactment is the last thing I would expect to see in Oregon. I live fairly close to Shiloh Battleground. You may know it as the Battle of Pickwick Landing. I'm actually not a civil war buff but have been to one reenactment. It was interesting and kind of fun. The pictures I brought home are not nearly as good as yours.

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  7. must love junkSeptember 21, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    So interesting!
    Susn

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  8. Gorilla BananasSeptember 21, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    They look very serious about making it authentic, but I'm wondering whether more of them should have beards.

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  9. sweetvintageofmineSeptember 23, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    I have heard of these re-enactments...I've never seen one but people say they are awesome! Really gives one something to think about....very nice photo! I loved your comment on PROMISE....Bless you~~~Roxie

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