World War II Encampment At Graeme Park In Horsham, PA On April 21, 2013

Graeme Park hosted a World War II event on April 20 and 21. The photographs in this blog entry are from April 21. Unfortunately, I arrived after all of the specific attractions. The camps were still present and World War II Veterans were still on the grounds.










I met a Second World War Veteran named Harry Bean. He is 86 years old and served in Italy. Here we are by some tents:


His signature on a card:






There was a militaria market too:


The promotional flyer showing what I missed:

Neshaminy State Park Civil War Reenactment And Encampment Held On April 20, 2013

Once again, Neshaminy State Park in Bensalem, Pennsylvania hosted its very extraordinary Civil War Reenactment. The specific portrayal was The Battle Of Mine Run (also known as The Mine Run Campaign and The Battle Of Payne's Farm And New Hope Church) that originally took place in Orange County, Virginia from November 27 to December 2, 1863. There was much more to see in the Park as well including vendors (I bought a little bit ... actually I bought a lot and had to stop), camp life and more. This was a two-day event, and I attended day one on April 20, 2013.

I took a lot of photographs that day and, due to space limitations, I can only attach a certain amount to this entry. All of the photographs I took that day can be seen at this url: http://s169.photobucket.com/user/portaltothepast/library/Reenactments/Civil%20War/Neshaminy%20State%20Park%20April%2020%202013?sort=9&page=1



This is really some excellent and incredible footage ... my best yet for a battle reenactment. I truly believe this is the best reenactment video that I have ever recorded.

The url for the above video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuxvuqwllJw





















A video of the Union Soldiers' Final March:

The url for the above video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXnnIubcYKE









The Union Encampment ...






The Confederate Encampment ...






My friends in the Camptown Shakers were once again a part of the Neshaminy event. I recorded three concert videos ... bootlegs if you will.

"Dandy Jim From Caroline" (alternate title "Best Looking Fellow In The County"):

The url for the above video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI6GIz1snWE

"White Cat Black Cat":

The url for the above video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMAn8pgVKq4

"Aunt Phoebe's Sticking Plaster" (alternate title "Pitch Burgundy Plaster"):

The url for the above video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpBAGrB2PTY

2013 for this photo:


... and 1863 for this one:


Here is the specific website for the event: http://www.neshaminycwevent.org