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Shutterbug Saturday: Living History

Posted on February 16, 2019 Updated on October 17, 2023

Living History Day Image One — Brochure

Today was Living History Day. I didn’t make it to the festivities but, my buddy Ray did. The weather was just too damp for me and I was busy with other things. He graciously provided me with copies to post and four short video clips.

This area (a five county span) was a hotbed of struggle during the War of the Regulation, the Battle of Alamance, the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Guilford Court House, the Civil War and was the site of the last & largest Confederate Surrender. We, collectively, have seen a lot.

We also have a lot of actors and reenactments. Some of the uniforms and gear are quite impressive. Hopefully, I will make it next year.

The Captain Image Two — Photo Credit: All Images Are From A. R. Tutterow
Oh, Captain, My Captain

The Drummers Image Three — Young drummers. You can’t march without a beat.

Redcoats Image Four — The line-up.

Redcoats Image Five — Rogue ammunition.

The Women Image Six — Era clothing and food.

Farm Office Image Seven — This building was used as an office by Confederate Generals Wade Hampton & Joseph E. Johnston. It was built in 1850 & moved to this location in 1983. The Visitor’s Center in the background, a former farm-house, wasn’t built until 1890.

The Hessian Image Eight — Hessian Uniform
German Mercenary

Ray had a little trouble keeping his filming steady. Overcast skies can interfere with viewing ability. Apologies.

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