What are re-enactments like?
There are many different types of events. “Living history” events are generally small, involving a small number of participants who are mainly introducing the Civil War lifestyle to the public. The most popular events are the battle re-enactment weekends. These events may involve anywhere from 100 to 12,000 participants. Most re-enactors usually arrive on Friday night or early Saturday morning. On these weekends, Saturdays are usually reserved for drilling and demonstrations for the public. Most events usually have a “tactical” which is not scripted, which allows the commanders to maneuver on their own judgment. There may be a Saturday afternoon battle for the public, usually planned activities for the ladies and the children, and frequently a Saturday night dance or formal period ball. Sunday might have more drill, a period church service, and an afternoon battle for the public. Some events include extra activities for the public’s education and entertainment as well as for fun for pa
