Civil War Re-Enactment Field Trip May 1st, 2009

Brownsville Homeschool Group heads to Cheadle Park to view our 2nd Civil War Re-enactment. We were not disappointed! The rain held off until we were at home!! Yahoo!

The weather was perfect, the stations informative, and the re-enactment,small, but enjoyed by all!!

Angel was chosen to get dressed up in the many layers that women in 1863 wore!

It was a great day at Cheadle Park. There were fewer school groups due to Lebanon and Albany both having in-service days....so therefore, no school for those districts. Bad for them, great for us, who had pretty individualized attention at some stations. With many stations (there were more than 12 this year), and only the ability to hit 7 of them, it makes it tough to decide where to hit. Like last year, many of us spread out, to see the things that most interested us. Even though we go as a group, it's fun to be able to get the group benefits, yet still be able to oversee what your kids do. Those of us that attended last year, were able to catch those stations we missed last year, and visit the favorite ones...still, it wasn't enough. Many headed back today (Saturday) to see the actual enactment, with many more re-enactors than there were yesterday.
Micah with a very heavy cannon ball

The school day is one that is loved and appreciated by us. Thanks to the NW Civil War Council for putting this on. It's all volunteer, and put together well. Thanks again for another great year!!

Ryan & Miranda in the bandage contest at the medical tent

For more info on the NorthWest Civil War Council & events-- visit http://www.nwcwc.org/events.html

Our favorite horse & rider.....Ken Morris & Jeffy....of the 10th NY Cavalry http://nwhorse.com/10ny.htm