We take a trip to nearby Blountsville
to get a little glimpse of what life was like
during the "War of Northern Agression" :-)
during the "War of Northern Agression" :-)
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Down in Blountsville, Alabama, about 45 minutes south of Huntsville, there was a Civil War reenactment going on. The event was designed to recall the "Forrest-Streight Raid" which occured there in April of 1863.
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The weather was gorgeous, the singing was awesome, and the whole set-up for the battle was most impressive. After the service, we were able to wander through the camping areas, and across the battlefield, talking to participants as we went.
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