The Civil War happened here again today.

[glenn kangiser]

I went to the Civil War re-enactment here today.

The Rebel camp was my favorite.  The Rebel soldiers said they had won some battles but unfortunately were afraid they would likely lose the last one again....  

They had 19 cannons to the Union armies 4. Seems that odds should have been better...

http://www.goldrushcam.com/2010/mariposa%20news/mariposa_news%20188.htm

https://www.thecivilwardays.com/2010_Schedule_.html

Battery is charging on my camera so haven't dl'd it yet.  Pix later if anyone is interested.

[MountainDon]

As long as there's billowing clouds of black powder smoke.   

[glenn kangiser]

Here's a quick one...



The Rebels were accused of showing off with this one I think.

[Virginia Gent]

Maybe next year the Confederacy will have better luck  

[glenn kangiser]

I was encouraging them. 

There was an authentic broom maker with his grandfather's tools - still making brooms for sale .... I got one for Sassy.



There were tons of cannons - 19 Confederate - 4 Union



and the only portable forge from the civil war of 6 known to be in existence that is not owned by the Park Service.

[glenn kangiser]

Mariposa was settled before the Civil War and many Mariposans went to the war.

Whitlock found an Artillery coat button from someone who returned after the war when we were out metal detecting in the next town north.

[NM_Shooter]

So who won?   

[glenn kangiser]

Who always wins?

But the Confederates won a few battles and definitely made the most noise with the big guns...

[Whitlock]

I have found a lot of Civil War stuff detecting In Mariposa co. It is actually quite surprising how much Civil war stuff is in the ground here.
What I would really like to find is something linked to Fremont!!!
Big$$$$$$

[ScottA]

Did anyone think to tell these guys the war was over? Just a suggestion.

[MountainDon]

 

[glenn kangiser]

I think some are staying in practice for the near future....