{"id":12135,"date":"2012-06-11T11:49:02","date_gmt":"2012-06-11T15:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.raleighpublicrecord.org\/?p=12135"},"modified":"2012-06-11T11:49:02","modified_gmt":"2012-06-11T15:49:02","slug":"a-trip-back-in-time-civil-war-re-enactors-depict-confederate-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/ocp\/2012\/06\/11\/a-trip-back-in-time-civil-war-re-enactors-depict-confederate-life\/","title":{"rendered":"A Trip Back in Time: Civil War Re-Enactors Depict Confederate Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The State Capitol grounds were home to Confederate-era citizens and soldiers Saturday as the 6<sup>th<\/sup> North Carolina State Troop re-enactors created a living history tour as part of the commemoration of the 150<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the Civil War.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors viewed soldier camp sites, as volunteers representing the Confederate Army\u2019s 6<sup>th<\/sup> 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\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p><em>Click an image to view full size.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-12135 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War11_06092012.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War11_06092012-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War11_06092012-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War11_06092012-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12136'>\n\t\t\t\tWomen inside the State Capitol Building displayed handmade period crafts.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War12_06092012.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War12_06092012-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War12_06092012-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War12_06092012-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12137'>\n\t\t\t\tRe-enactor Victoria Cutler creates yarn from raw wool on a Civil War-era spinning wheel.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War13_06092012.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War13_06092012-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War13_06092012-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War13_06092012-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12138'>\n\t\t\t\tA re-enactor instructs children on military drills. \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War14_-06092012.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War14_-06092012-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War14_-06092012-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War14_-06092012-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12139'>\n\t\t\t\tThe 6th infantry unit stands at attention for guests to the State Capitol Building. \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War1_06092012.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War1_06092012-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War1_06092012-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War1_06092012-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12140'>\n\t\t\t\tSoldiers depicting the 6th Infantry North Carolina Confederate unit gathered on the front lawn of the State Capitol grounds.  \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War2_06092012.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War2_06092012-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War2_06092012-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War2_06092012-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12141'>\n\t\t\t\tThe 6th Infantry\u2019s official buckle \u2013 one of the few units in the Confederate army to have one. \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War3_06092012.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War3_06092012-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War3_06092012-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War3_06092012-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12142'>\n\t\t\t\tRe-enactors offered examples of period items common at Confederate army camps. \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War4_06092012.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War4_06092012-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War4_06092012-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War4_06092012-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12143'>\n\t\t\t\tSoldiers line up for inspection. \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War5_06092012.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War5_06092012-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War5_06092012-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War5_06092012-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12144'>\n\t\t\t\tA unit lieutenant surveys his unit. \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War6_06092012.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War6_06092012-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War6_06092012-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War6_06092012-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12145'>\n\t\t\t\tInfantry Captain and re-enactor Stan Morton watches as infantrymen set up camp. \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War7_06092012.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War7_06092012-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War7_06092012-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War7_06092012-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12146'>\n\t\t\t\tThe 6th Infantry\u2019s colors were raised above the camp, a reminder of a time gone by. \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War8_06092012.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War8_06092012-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War8_06092012-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War8_06092012-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12147'>\n\t\t\t\tSurgeon re-enactor Ken Buckey offers insight into the tools and methods used by military doctors. \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War9_06092012.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War9_06092012-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War9_06092012-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War9_06092012-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12148'>\n\t\t\t\tA surgeon\u2019s kit, which would include opiates to provide pain relief. \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War10_06092012.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War10_06092012-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War10_06092012-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Civil-War10_06092012-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12149'>\n\t\t\t\tA scalpel was among the tools in the surgeon\u2019s kit.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>History came to life Saturday at 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