Third And Final Lunenburg Skirmish

The volunteers were amazing in their accuracy and their performance.  I know they were experiencing some of the same discomforts of soldiers from years past. The insects were swarming and the hot wool clothing soaked up the sunshine as sweat ran off every inch of them.  The air was filled with smoke and the smell of sulphur as they dutifully reloaded in the faces of their enemies.

These folks are a very dedicated group of volunteers who try to use authentic clothes, weapons, tack, and actions during these well practiced events.

No political statements are proclaimed nor do the opposing teams take sides.  These men, women and children have volunteered their time and their talents to bring to life a part of the past.

Oh, how I admired their talent.  I was very proud of my photos, because like the infantry, sweat had my sight obscured and I aimed my camera blindly. 

I also loved the contrast captured between the modern day and the past.  I hope you enjoy this as much I did.

Lunenburg Skirmish...Two of Three

and there were children

and fathers

and grandfathers

and sons

I do not condemn nor condone the actions

None of us can know what really transpired.

May we learn from our past

so we will not repeat it in our future.

The Recent Unpleasantness...One of Three

was how the citizens of Savannah, Georgia referred to the War Between The States.  I admire the understatement of this, a true southern tradition.

Today in Lunenburg, Arkansas, where my father was born and attended early school, the war of brothers was reenacted.

Both sides were represented equally and although this was considered only a skirmish, it is part of the history of Izard County.

The Colors were flown proudly

as the battle was fought again