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Living History Presentations
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Other Workshop Links:
Family Workshops - workshops relating to family life, marriage, and home schooling Financial Workshops - workshops focusing on personal finances
The Braun family brings Civil War history to life with civilian and military presentations and demonstrations. The Civil War is not just another historical event to be studied in terms of memorized battles and casualty statistics. Rather, it is a human event of unprecedented scale in our nation’s history. Its story is best told through the lives of the people who endured the hardships at home and on the battlefield. Our first person presentations are custom-tailored to the age and interests of each audience and include live demonstrations and audience participation. Steve's specialty is a military drill for youths (ages 10+) utilizing wooden muskets to learn and experience infantry tactics and maneuvers (see pictures of the action).
Join us for the fun -- leave with a new appreciation for the sacrifices of your ancestors.
Below are brief descriptions of the main topics we can mix and match to meet your group’s needs:
Civilian Life
Clothing – Fashions and traditions that reflect the culture and morals of the 1860s, especially with respect to women and children.
Food – Types of food, preparation, recipes, table etiquette, and the companies and products in existence during the 1860s.
Children’s Activities – Work, games, skills, behavior, and expectations.
Home Life – Roles (men, women, children), family traditions, housing, health and hygiene, impact of the war on families.
One Room School – Samples of curriculum, student learning and behavior standards, teacher qualifications, classroom dynamics, philosophy of education.
Military Life
Camp – Descriptions and demonstrations of infantry camp life and living conditions, including daily routines, food, and activities.
Infantry – Review and demonstration of infantry uniform and equipment, military hierarchy and structure.
Weaponry – Review and demonstration of basic infantry weapons, especially the rifled musket and bayonet. Also, discussion of artillery and cavalry.
Combat – Battlefield strategies, tactics, and infantry maneuvers.
"For he delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." Colossians 1:13-14
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