Civil War Re-enactor

Day 33 - 42° - Sunny, windy - Spring Meadows Park

Today there was a 20° change in temperature! However, it was still a beautiful day in February for walking.

A few weeks ago, Billy attended a Civil War re-enactment workshop in Gettysburg. The American Living History Education Society sponsored the program. http://www.alhes.com/ The speakers, who come from a variety of professional backgrounds, brought alive such people as a Union General, a Calvary Soldier, a Politician, a Military Medical Doctor, a Spy and a Civilian Lady.

Since we have moved to Carlisle, Billy has become interested in the Civil War and re-enacting.

Today, we went over to the Ridgeway library at AHEC (US Army Heritage and Education Center) to begin research on a civil war cavalry officer. We started with the last name of Hawver.

The staff at the library was very helpful and guided us through the library holdings and how to begin our search. Their holdings and other resources are extensive. If you are into military history or any type of military research, this is a place you would want to visit.

This is the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and many events are scheduled in the area with the major events in Gettysburg in 2013.

If you are a re-enactor, a spectator or researcher, we invite you stay with us at the Red Cardinal B&B. We are centrally located to many historical places.