Stand Out
An officer stands out to lead a counterattack the next morning, April 7. Reinforcements from General Buell’s Ohio Army and Grant’s own army forced the Confederates to retreat, allowing the Union to advance into northern Mississippi.
Recreation
Union soldiers fire their muskets in a recreation of the 1862 battle of Shiloh at Heritage State Park in Green Bay.
Youth
Confederate forces led by Generals Albert Sidney Johnston and P.G. Beauregard launched a surprise attack on the Union camp on April 6, 1862. The bloodiest battle up to that time had begun and, as in every war, both sides sacrificed their youth.
Duty
A Union sentry took guard duty very seriously. He questioned our presence and asked if we knew the whereabouts of the Rebs.
Sleep
The day started out peacefully enough as young men grabbed some shut-eye under a tree near the Union camp.
Leisure
Civilians relax in the shade prior to the Heritage Hill reenactment of the battle of Shiloh of April 6 and 7, 1862.
Technology
Nineteenth century technology provided a simple, clean way to pump water. This old windmill seems to fit into its environment much better than do the contemporary monstrously huge three bladed electrical generators that fill acres of fields today.
Refreshing
It was refreshing to see children peeking from a horse drawn wagon as they traveled to the old building where St. Nick held court. The children appeared to find the below freezing weather refreshing as well.
Lightness
Heritage Hill State Park in Green Bay celebrates the season with reenactments of a nineteenth century Christmas. Candles illuminate Christmas trees decorated with paper chains, cookies and fruit.
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