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Gorman Heritage Farm welcomed visitors, reenactors and sutlers (Vendors)
to relive the past. |
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We had beautiful weather, and some
spectacular views from the Overlook! |
| Photographer Ron Burgess took this great
shot of the Overlook looking up from the farmyard. Thanks Ron!
To see more of Ron's work, check him out at
RonsPhotography.com |
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Gunners from the Fifth Ohio
Light Artillery |
| Cavalry Riders
enjoyed the
Gorman Heritage Farm trails. |
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| Sharpshooter
"Squirrel" from
Company C, Fifth Texas Infantry |
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Visitors had
ample opportunity to visit the camps and
talk with the reenactors. |
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No fast food here ... reenactors
camped out using the equipment and camping methods available to soldiers
in the 1860's. |
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The encampment areas were open to visitors, and lots
of our guests took advantage of the opportunity to see how the Union and
Confederate armies lived. |
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Tired feet are the same in any era! |
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Artillery and cannon fire could be heard for miles around Evendale! |
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Having Fun was the order of
the day! |
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"Fun facts" gave some little-known
information about Morgan's Raid. |
General John Hunt Morgan cut an
imposing figure on horseback. |
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Everyone was free to cheer on his
favorite side! |
| The Raiders
originally took Farmer Brown's horses from the Bank Barn, but for
reenactment purposes, the theft was made from the Alfalfa Barn. |
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The Raiders led off with a fierce
cavalry charge! |
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Sabres at the Ready! |
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Confederate
Troops ready for battle. |
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Cannon of the Confederate Marines |
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Union Skirmish Line |
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Conferring on the next course of action. |
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More from the cavalry! |
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Reloading in mid-battle. |
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The crowd, estimated at over 1100
visitors over the two-day event, could watch up close from the gallery,
or from the relative cool of the shady hillside. |
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Members of the Fifth Ohio Light
Artillery
prepare to fire. |
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Ready! Aim!
FIRE!!! |
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The Confederates respond with a rifle salvo! |
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Military, civilian and souvenir vendors (sutlers)
gave everyone a chance to show the colors of their favorite side! |
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Members of the Ladies' Living
History were on hand to lend a more genteel point of view. |
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Musician Greg Jowaisas entertained the crowds
with traditional American music. Here, he helps volunteer Evan G. learn
the hammer dulcimer. |
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Volunteer Dana G. helps Event
Coordinator Vicki Foster run errands around the farm. |
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Volunteers Megan Murphy and John Lemen
help Associate Director Sandra Murphy at
the snack stand. |
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Volunteers Barbara Fillion, Rob
Monteserin and Lorrie Hayes man the concession stand. |
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Antique and reproduction quilts hung in colorful
display in the Interpretive Building. |
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Roy Stegmann as Farmer George
Brown
talks with Kay Divis of the
Evendale Historical Commission. |
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Susan Van Amerongen talks with
visitors about volunteer opportunities at
Gorman Heritage Farm. |
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Volunteer Evan H. looked after
the rabbits during the battle. |
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Evendale Historical Commission President Stiney Vonderhaar
(in uniform) watched the battle with his family. |
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This was a great family
event ... |
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