The
front lawn of the American Civil War Wax Museum, 297 Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg, was full of life this past weekend
as reenactors portrayed the soldiers and civilians of Armistead’s Brigade in a
Living History Encampment. Both days consisted of full, open-air agendas for
the reenactors, including breakfast (8 a.m.), drill-running and a post-battle
performance of TAPS (8 p.m.). Horses, music and period costumes added to the activities,
allowing visitors to experience
firsthand what daily life was like for soldiers and civilians who lived during
the Battle of Gettysburg.
At the same time, various authors
were being featured in a historical Gettysburg genre book signing located at
the borders of the encampment, both inside the museum and in a nearby tent. Notable authors featured included C. James Gilbert, Jeff Shaara, Scott F. Hipp, John
Ellsworth Winter and Tobe Law.
Check out more images from the living history presentation at Celebrate Gettysburg's Facebook page. —Story and photographs by Casey Saylor
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