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| Reenactors educate about muskets and horses |
The 158th anniversary of the Battle for Broxton Bridge began on Friday March 3 with a day of Living History, an effort to educate school kids from nearby schools. Multiple busloads of kids arrive by 9 a.m. and the reenactors are in place at various stations to demonstrate battle skills such as sword play, firearm loading and discharging, the the always popular artillery firing with loud booms!
The actual battle reenactment is held both Saturday and Sunday, and it draws reenactors from multiple states, as well as S.C. units. The Yankees are well represented, and each side takes care to wear authentic clothing and to utilize historical equipment during the three-day encampment. The original earthworks from the Civil War, and the sheer size of the bluff overlooking the Salkehatchie River Swamp, make this a dream destination for reenactors.
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| Confederate Encampment |
To view past blog entries from Battle of Broxton Bridge click on 2022 - 2019- 2016 - 2015 Preview - 2015 Living History Day - 2015 Reenactment Photos - 2009
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| Students at Living History day |
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