On Sunday we travelled for over 3 hours to go and see the American Museum just outside Bath. Marking the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil war they had the UK branch of the Southern Skirmish Association. I have wanted to visit the museum, which is also celebrating it's 50th anniversary, for years but it seemed too far to go. When I went to the Festival of quilts in August( I really should post my photos of that weekend!) I found out about the civil War re-enactment from the museum stand and thought I couldn't pass up the chance and fortunately DH agreed to drive us!
Claverton Manor and the sorounding area was beautiful. It was thrilling to arrive and see civil war soldiers and women walking around. As we drove into the car park a small band of Union soldiers marched by singing.
I liked seeing the rooms set out showing different periods of American history it was just a little weird that all the guides spoke in cut glass English accents which made us feel like we were visiting a National Trust property not an American House!
Seeing the quilts was great and the main reason I had wanted to go to the Museum. You could get up really close and marvel at the tiny stitches. You weren't allowed to take photos of film anywhere in the Museum buildings so I only have outside shots.
I didn't know what to expect from the Re-enacment but we were all amazed at how awesome it was. The cannons were so load and it was all brilliantly choreographed!
Confederate soldiers in line.
I shall have to end here and post the rest of my photos later as they are not downing loading ! Will be back with the rest as soon as I can.
Blessings, Carol
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