The State Capitol grounds were home to Confederate-era citizens and soldiers Saturday as the 6th North Carolina State Troop re-enactors created a living history tour as part of the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
Visitors viewed soldier camp sites, as volunteers representing the Confederate Army’s 6th Infantry performed drills and discussed life in the midst of war. A Civil War era medical tent was on display as were demonstrations on period crafts and entertainment, offering the public a live glimpse into the state’s history.
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- Women inside the State Capitol Building displayed handmade period crafts.
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- Re-enactor Victoria Cutler creates yarn from raw wool on a Civil War-era spinning wheel.
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- A re-enactor instructs children on military drills.
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- The 6th infantry unit stands at attention for guests to the State Capitol Building.
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- Soldiers depicting the 6th Infantry North Carolina Confederate unit gathered on the front lawn of the State Capitol grounds.
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- The 6th Infantry’s official buckle – one of the few units in the Confederate army to have one.
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- Re-enactors offered examples of period items common at Confederate army camps.
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- Soldiers line up for inspection.
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- A unit lieutenant surveys his unit.
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- Infantry Captain and re-enactor Stan Morton watches as infantrymen set up camp.
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- The 6th Infantry’s colors were raised above the camp, a reminder of a time gone by.
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- Surgeon re-enactor Ken Buckey offers insight into the tools and methods used by military doctors.
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- A surgeon’s kit, which would include opiates to provide pain relief.
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- A scalpel was among the tools in the surgeon’s kit.
