Civil War event – Part II

On Sunday, when I went back to the Civil War Event at Hanna’s Town, I had Autmn along with me.  She was my photographer and did a good job of it!  She also took a video of the skirmish in the field between the Blue and the Gray, but it wouldn’t transfer from my phone. 

She took a very good photo of the soldiers, hanging out with the cannon.  She also climbed down where the original well and spring house was, and did some exploring.  I took over taking pictures as I captured her in the stocks and hanging out with the corn in the garden. 

She loved the mock battle, and learning from the field surgeon how they used a wooden door from inside the nearest house as an operating table.  The surgeon showed her how they amputated limbs, and even let her in on some of the inside ‘tricks’ to make it look so authentic.  She loved it!  Check the previous post for pictures of the field hospital and the pile of discarded arms and legs.

It didn’t take her long to pick up the information that we all were recounting when people stepped into the tavern or over to the stockade.  Before long she had kicked off her shoes and was taking people through the building, giving tours for all the world like she’d been doing it her whole life!  Joanna (educational director) was impressed and said bring her back any time!  I think she’s hoping for a future volunteer for the site! 

I was proud of her, and she had a wonderful time.  She had a way with the little kids who came, explaining things simply and making sure they didn’t touch anything.  Here’s to the next generation of tour guides!