A California
Civil War Show or Reenactment is an awesome
experience complete with actors wearing period
costumes from the USA Civil War era of the
1800's. California actually provided troops for
the Civil War and the passion of their service
lives in today's civilians who purchase replica
costumes, spend thousands of dollars on flags,
clothing and mock weapons. These weekend
warriors enjoy traveling to re-enactments held
throughout California.
The photos
shown on our site were taken an one such annual
event in Huntington Beach, California. This
event is held at Central Park on Labor Day
weekend most years. Those participating
invite the public to come, purchase goods and
food, watch the mock battles and then visit the
encampments to obtain a flavor for the way life
was.
The audience
comes in shorts, brings digital cameras and
takes the kids along, who marvel at the event.
The thunderous boom of a canon is sometimes
horrifying, sometimes awesome for children to
hear. As soldiers fall on the battlefield,
some children do not understand that this is a
staged event. Parents then tell their children
to watch the soldiers climb from death to walk
again and perform another battle hours later.
If you have the opportunity to attend one of the
Civil War re-enactments, please do so. It is
educational to the point of making you want buy
an outfit sold at the event and come camping
with the group at their next show. Note:
You are not encouraged to be talking on a cell
phone if you're a reenactor. Leave the phone at
home!
