Do you enjoy the smell of black powder in the morning? How
about over 10,000 reenactors facing off for a three day battle bent on historical
accuracy? Did I mention that there’ll be cannons? Lots and lots of cannons.
This July 1st marks the 150th Anniversary
of the Battle of Gettysburg! During this landmark occasion I’m flying back east
to Gettysburg itself in order to take part in a large-scale reenactment commemorating
the most pivotal battle in American History. Men and women from all over the
country, and the world, will be travelling there to take part in what is sure
to be a historic event in its own right. Many more will attend as spectators.
Reenactors portray Union and Confederate soldiers, as well
as civilians. I myself fight for the North. How about you? If you could partake
in this historical reenactment, which side would you choose? Yankee? Reb? Or a
civilian caught in the middle?
Wish me luck…it promises to be a chaotic, loud, intense, exhausting,
memorable, and fun weekend!
Wow! That's going to be huge. Take photos. Not while you're fighting of course.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome thing to experience! I bet that's a blast! I would be a yankee, through and through :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun adventure! Have fun, and try not to get shot! ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, what an experience. I wish I could be there to see it. Take lots of pictures for us. And I would be one of those female spy types like Emma Edmonds if I were to play a part. :D
ReplyDeleteI LOVE war history. Love it. It's one of my quirks. And I've been to Gettysburg a couple of times! Have SO MUCH fun, Mark! You must tell us all about it! :D
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome! I knew it happened but I never knew the scale. I look forward to the follow up on it. I wonder who would intentionally volunteer to fight on the losing side??
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Have fun! I always thought this is such a cool idea.
ReplyDeleteI had a friend who took part in these-- traveled all over. What an amazing way to feel history. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome experience you are going to have Mark. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHi, Mark, I'll be intrested in your share when you get back. Certainly, after such a total immersion experience, you should be able to write a great scene in one of your stories!
ReplyDeleteYeah, man, you're going be rolling in awesome sauce post material.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an amazing event - and as a naturalized citizen, I don't have a horse in this race, but I am a HUGE baseball fan and of course, the Yankees SUCK, so if you asked - and you did - I would run south (it's warmer anyway :)
I've never seen an enactment, but I'd love to see this one. It's now on my must do list!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be there. My in-laws will be there. Say hello to them for me. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's a pretty rad experience and definitely something worth checking off your bucket list:)
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