by Joe Barr
The cannon boomed and the flags flew.
Add sunshine, blue skies, and a brisk breeze and you have a beautiful backdrop for the hundreds of people who enjoyed the music and songs and color guards as numerous dignitaries dedicated the Civil War Museum.
Beautiful inside and out, the museum was well represented by a few big hearted re-enactors who offered their time and patience to share a few of the details that will make history live for you.
Virginia Temme wore, with grace and style, a raw silk day dress of the times. With a collar and sleeves embroidered by her own hand, Virginia represented a well-to-do Lady of the era.
Rick Townsell and Les Brookman, in full uniform, demonstrated the heft of their 10 ½ pound, 50 caliber muzzleloaders. A well-drilled soldier, they assured me, could fire the weapon, 3 times a minute.
The Civil War Museum, not yet complete, is already a treasure, and ours to enjoy for years to come.
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I enjoyed a good visit to the new museum last Saturday, and am looking forward to seeing it fully open when I visit again in August…
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