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Live the Life of a Civil War Soldier!
August 14, 2010 – 3:46 am | 711 Comments
Live the Life of a Civil War Soldier!

Transform history into reality! Both fun and educational, groups of all ages will enjoy the hands-on
learning experience created at Civil War Adventure Camp!

July 4th Celebration … 19th Century Style!
July 3, 2010 – 3:16 am | 545 Comments
July 4th Celebration … 19th Century Style!

Fife and drum music, militia marching, and readings of the Declaration of Independence will be presented during both day and evening festivities at Old Sturbridge Village. During the day, visitors can also sign a giant …

Revolver from Confederate Warship Alabama
June 20, 2010 – 3:06 am | 700 Comments
Revolver from Confederate Warship Alabama

An historic Colt 1862 Revolver that belonged to Lieutenant A. Sinclair of the Confederate States Navy, who served aboard the Alabama, the famous Civil War raider, for sale at Bonhams.

Feeding the Troops: Gettysburg Refreshment Saloon
June 14, 2010 – 3:07 am | 385 Comments
Feeding the Troops: Gettysburg Refreshment Saloon

The Refreshment Saloon in the new Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center offers visitors a glimpse into the diet of the Civil War soldier and efforts by volunteers to supplement government-issue rations.
While Union troops fared much …