We went to an American Civil War Re-enactment on Sunday. This is a trip that I’ve done many of time. It was a beautiful day with humongous fat clouds with a straggly bit of a cool wind that would whip through the area every once and a while. The reenactment was set in Brawner's Farm in Milton Ontario. http://www.countryheritagepark.com/
We watched the artillery demonstration, the cavalry event and the battle. There was music from persons from the First Nation who also participated in the battle.
I guess it is when you speak to the various re-enactors you pick up their passion for what they do and why do they do it. That’s what makes the trip worthwhile. There was a blacksmith who gave us a demonstration of his smithery but more than that he told us of his work. He gave his time and answered our questions but more than that he involved us in his enthusiasm in his craft. Each person we encountered had a story that they were willing to tell. One person took the time to answer a very silly question of mine. I wondered why the horses didn’t have more protection, I’ve read so many stories of what happened to these poor animals and couldn’t imagine that there wouldn’t be some kind of protective covering to save at least a few of them. It was nice that my question was treated with respect. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/07/0714_030714_gettysburg.html
A nice day out with friends and family, interesting people to talk to and oh yes I did bring back a nasty sunburn.
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