Battle of Camp Wildcat Civil War Reenactment

Last weekend, my husband, our 19 year old daughter, and I went to the Battle of Camp Wildcat Reenactment. Our other kids usually go with us, too, but they were at a church activity.

 

We like to go every year, but we have missed the last couple of years. We still had fun, even though there was only 3 of us.

 

 

There is a memorial for all those that fought in the battle.

 

 

 

 

 

Reenactments are very educational. If you have never been to one, I highly recommend attending. They really make history come to life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The cannons are loud! Don’t worry, they don’t shoot real cannon balls! All that “smoke” is created with a bag of flour! For real. lol We know some of the reenactors. Even though my kids are older, when they are referring to my husband’s former co-worker, they still call him “the cannon guy”.

 

At Camp Wildact, the reenactors have their tents set up for historical accuracy and the public is allowed to walk through and ask questions of the reenactors.

 

 

There is usually a sutler’s area at reenactments. They sell all the historically accurate items, weapons, clothes, etc. that reenactors need. The public is also welcome to walk through and shop. We have found many unique items over the years that we have purchased. The stores usually stock little souvenirs, too, including items for kids.

 

This year, we stopped at Ole’ Doc Bell’s for some homemade root beer.

 

Served from a wooden barrel into the size glass bottle of your choice.

 

The bottles we chose are capped with a cork. So fun.  I wish I had one right now!

 

 

I sure hope Ole Doc Bell is there next year with his homemade root beer!