Saturday, August 23, 2008
Jackson Michigan Civil War Muster
History
On Saturday (August 23, 2008), we took a trip to Jackson, Michigan, to attend their 24th annual Civil War Muster. Held on the grounds of Cascade Park, it’s the largest and longest-running Civil War event in the Midwest.
This year, the muster featured a recreation of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, the original of which took place in Missouri on August 10, 1861. In addition to the battle re-creation, there also were infantry, artillery and cavalry drill demonstrations and a large encampment area where participants were more than willing (sometimes too willing) to tell you about life in the Civil War.
Later that night, the Muster featured period dance instruction, a military ball and a night fire artillery demonstration.
In addition to the camps and battle, there were a dozen or so large tents selling everything you would need to get started in Civil War re-enacting: muskets, uniforms, hats, boots, accessories and so on. Some of the tents also carried framed art (Mort Kunstler was everywhere), books, and Civil War DVDs. And there was, of course, food and drink. The boys each got a root beer in a pseudo-period blue glass jug with a cork-and-wire spring top.
You can see photos of the camp and battle here.
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