Here are a few of my favorite images from the day. Humphrey Harwood Curtis who commanded the. Union soldiers fire upon Confederate troops Saturday afternoon during a Civil War reenactment at Endview Plantation September 22, 2018. This historic home was built in 1769 and was occupied by Dr. Endview Plantation has stood in its location in northern Newport News for 250 years and will celebrate that milestone in September with a pair of reenactment events. 703 likes 1 talking about this 789 were here. As a result spectators were given a unique opportunity of being close to the action, which always makes for a better experience and better images! Endview Plantation, Newport News, Virginia. During the 155th reenactment of the Peninsula Campaign at the Endview Plantation in New Port New Virginia, William Blake. Since Walnut Grove Plantation is a relatively small site, the skirmish was fought on the front yard of the homestead. Like always, I found my favorite subjects in the quiet moments around the encampments before and after the battle. There was plenty to photograph on this early fall weekend. This is a beautiful site, and one that I will return to even without the bustle of a major event. This living history site “recounts how free and enslaved people settled the South Carolina Backcountry, fought for independence, and built a new nation.” And for two days every fall they demonstrate that with the presence of scores of reenactors, interpreters and craftsman at their annual Festifall event. "To me it's about portraying them as accurately as we can in their honor for the sacrifice they made," he said.Walnut Grove Plantation, near Spartanburg, South Carolina, is operated by the Spartanburg County Historical Association. Location 362 Yorktown Road, Newport News, Virginia 23603 (757) 887-1862 Admission Adult 8.00 Seniors (62 & above) 7.00 Children (ages 7-18) 6.00 Family (immediate household only) 20.00 1. He said portraying the Battle of Williamsburg was especially meaningful to him because his great grandfather George Washington Hubbard was wounded in that battle. "It's about remembering history and the ancestors that fought and died for our country, whichever side they were on," he said.ĭavid Hubbard, of Bedford County, portrayed a Confederate soldier. When it comes to reenactors, you certainly are the real deal. Hope the City of Newport News knows about the outstanding job you do providing interpretive, and re-enactment events for citizens, and tourists alike. Civil War Reenactment at Endview Plantation Union soldiers fire upon Confederate troops Saturday afternoon during a Civil War reenactment at Endview Plantation September 22, 2018. The approxim ately twenty-four-acre property also contains three sec ondary buildings, two cem eteries, tw o road traces, and newly constructed earthen field fortifications. Humphrey Harwood Curtis who commanded the Company H, 32nd Virginia. After a two-year rehabilitation project, Endview was opened to the public as a historic house m useum in 2000. This historic home was built in 1769 and was occupied by Dr. This historic home was built in 1769 and was occupied by Dr. This year was unique for him because of the anniversary. Thanks for spending some time chatting with me at the Endview Plantation reenactment of 'Wise's Attacks on Williamsburg' last Saturday. Endview does an awesome job scheduling excellent re-enactments of the Revolutionary War, Civil War WW-1, WW-2, and the War of 1812. The City acquired Endview in 1995 and slated it for restoration. Endview Plantation, Newport News, Virginia. Richard Jones, who portrayed a Union soldier, has participated in Civil War reenactments for 14 years. "I think that's the closest we've ever gotten to something like that," he said. Bill Clause was impressed with the new earthworks and was excited they were able to get so close to it to watch the action. "It was very moving at the end of the battle to see all the Confederate and Union soldiers take their caps off and pause for a moment to remember that more people died in the Civil War than the World Wars," he said.īill Clause and his son Jason, who is in middle school, regularly attend Civil War re-enactments at Endview.
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