The American civil war in England!

Raven · 08-27-2006, 11:43 AM

We recently went to an amazing event. An American civil war re-enactment in England, compliments of a group who call themselves the ACWS. The American civil war society. I have to say the authenticity of everything from their costumes to the their flags were incredible. Most of them have done a pilgrimage to what they consider as their holy site, Gettysburg. It was a great day. Hope you enjoy the pics. They re-encacted a little skirmish called the seige of Augusta. The Yanks won it.

http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j6...sed&interval=3

(click on resume to start slide show)

Sheryl · 08-27-2006, 11:56 AM

Loved the pictures. it looks everyone was into the act pretty good. My favorite shot was of the little drummer boys, and the lone confederate soldier.

Raven · 08-27-2006, 12:03 PM

These guys were so into it! They did a brilliant job! And they were so interesting to talk to!

OpenMind · 08-27-2006, 01:12 PM

Excellent photos guys. It was a superb event.
Let me tell you folks, those muskets are loud!

chonsigirl · 08-27-2006, 01:17 PM

That was cool, nice touch with the photos being in black and white. I've been to Gettysburg, it is only about a 90 minutes drive away.

They say the artillery barages during the Battle of Gettysburg was so loud, you could hear it hear in Baltimore..................it is a very awe inspiring place to visit.

Raven · 08-27-2006, 01:18 PM

Cant wait to see your videos of it! Are your ears still ringing from the cannons? Ours are!! LOL!

Raven · 08-27-2006, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chonsigirl

That was cool, nice touch with the photos being in black and white. I've been to Gettysburg, it is only about a 90 minutes drive away.

They say the artillery barages during the Battle of Gettysburg was so loud, you could hear it hear in Baltimore..................it is a very awe inspiring place to visit.

Just the noise from the 5 cannons they had were enough to make us all go deaf! OM is going to upload some video he got of it!

OpenMind · 08-27-2006, 01:47 PM

Ok, let's see if this works.
make sure you turn on your speakers. If an annoying buzzing mosquito appears, just close the page and click on the link again.

This shows the Yankees marching past us.
http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h2...t=SV200716.flv

At the end of the re-enactment, all the soldiers had to discharge their muskets.
http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h2...t=SV200749.flv

Before the battle started, the cannons had to be tested. I can assure you that they were 3 times as loud than this video portrays.
http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h2...t=SV200703.flv

OpenMind · 08-27-2006, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crème brûlée

I can hear but I can't see the video.

You need macromedia flash player 8. Here's a link:

http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/about/

Sheryl · 08-27-2006, 02:09 PM

Those videos were great OM. The high pitched giggle in the firing of the cannons made me laugh. Was it Raven??

08-27-2006, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Raven Chatelaine of the Keep Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 3,046	The American civil war in England! We recently went to an amazing event. An American civil war re-enactment in England, compliments of a group who call themselves the ACWS. The American civil war society. I have to say the authenticity of everything from their costumes to the their flags were incredible. Most of them have done a pilgrimage to what they consider as their holy site, Gettysburg. It was a great day. Hope you enjoy the pics. They re-encacted a little skirmish called the seige of Augusta. The Yanks won it. http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j6...sed&interval=3 (click on resume to start slide show) __________________ *~Quoth the Raven, Nevermore!~*
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Sheryl doobie doobie doooo Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 8,511	Re: The American civil war in England! Loved the pictures. it looks everyone was into the act pretty good. My favorite shot was of the little drummer boys, and the lone confederate soldier. __________________ "Girls are crazy! I'm not ever getting married, I can make my own sandwiches!" my son
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Raven Chatelaine of the Keep Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 3,046	Re: The American civil war in England! These guys were so into it! They did a brilliant job! And they were so interesting to talk to! __________________ *~Quoth the Raven, Nevermore!~*
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08-27-2006, 01:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
OpenMind Real Ale Drinker Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 5,757	Re: The American civil war in England! Excellent photos guys. It was a superb event. Let me tell you folks, those muskets are loud! __________________
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08-27-2006, 01:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
chonsigirl I think, therefore I post Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nirvana Posts: 29,085	Re: The American civil war in England! That was cool, nice touch with the photos being in black and white. I've been to Gettysburg, it is only about a 90 minutes drive away. They say the artillery barages during the Battle of Gettysburg was so loud, you could hear it hear in Baltimore..................it is a very awe inspiring place to visit.
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08-27-2006, 01:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Raven Chatelaine of the Keep Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 3,046	Re: The American civil war in England! Cant wait to see your videos of it! Are your ears still ringing from the cannons? Ours are!! LOL! __________________ *~Quoth the Raven, Nevermore!~*
Local Time: 01:57 AM Local Date: 01-08-2009

08-27-2006, 01:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
OpenMind Real Ale Drinker Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 5,757	Re: The American civil war in England! Ok, let's see if this works. make sure you turn on your speakers. If an annoying buzzing mosquito appears, just close the page and click on the link again. This shows the Yankees marching past us. http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h2...t=SV200716.flv At the end of the re-enactment, all the soldiers had to discharge their muskets. http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h2...t=SV200749.flv Before the battle started, the cannons had to be tested. I can assure you that they were 3 times as loud than this video portrays. http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h2...t=SV200703.flv __________________
Local Time: 01:57 AM Local Date: 01-08-2009

08-27-2006, 02:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sheryl doobie doobie doooo Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 8,511	Re: The American civil war in England! Those videos were great OM. The high pitched giggle in the firing of the cannons made me laugh. Was it Raven?? __________________ "Girls are crazy! I'm not ever getting married, I can make my own sandwiches!" my son
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