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What Was It Like?
October 8, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Have you ever wondered what life was like in your great-grandfather’s time? Here is an opportunity to find out. Re-enactors from the 5th and 7th NC Infantry Regiments will set up a full period camp at New Bern Battlefield Park on October 8th.
Both Union and Confederate soldiers will be in camp. Visitors will be able to view several demonstrations and displays including a Civil War surgeon’s display, weapons display with over sixty original Civil War era weapons, and a Union vivandière’s presentation on women spies.
Activities begin at 8:30am with Morning Roll Call and Inspection followed at 9am by Infantry Drill. At 10am you’ll see the Deserter Scenario and at 11am a Weapons and Gear Presentation. Afternoon activities will begin with a 1pm Medical Demonstration, followed at 2pm with a Payroll Scenario. The final presentation of the day at 3pm will be about the fan language, followed by a discussion of women spies.
