It's the Civil War! In California?

Today at Anderson River Park was....Civil War Day!

At first I was a little confused by this because California wasn't even a state during the Civil War, so I thought it was a little weird that we would be having a battle reenactment. But when I pointed this out to mom she just said, "Vanessa, we're going. Stop complaining." So, I'm still a little confused, but we went, we saw.......we lost. I was really upset that they had the north lose. I mean, we did win the war, so wouldn't you think it would be nice if we won the reenactment? Maybe I'm just being technical, I don't know.

So here are some pictures of Civil War Day in Anderson River Park California, a million miles away from the actual Civil War.

This here is a pretty nifty little thing they used called a cannon. It was loud. It hurt my ears. But, dedicated as I am to photography, I suffered through it to bring this picture to you. You're welcome.

This was the South's cannon. It was loud too. And apparently far superior. Who knew?

These were the North drummer, flute, people. The South didn't have any because this group is the only group in California that can play the instruments together. So they trade sides a lot. Traitors!

Finally, the battle started.

This is the Confederate Army getting ready.

Loading their guns...

Here's the Union soldiers getting ready to advance.

And here they are advancing! Go! Go! Go! Run faster!

Just when I thought they were going to make it those pesky Confederates opened fire.

Luckily, there was at least one brave Union soldier/cavalry person out there today. He gave those Confederates hell.

But it was all in vain.....

'cause pretty much the entire Union army died....

...and surrendered.

I was pretty upset over this. Cause they had two cannons, more men, and the cavalry. Whereas the Confederates had fifteen men, and only one cannon. Psh! Get it right.

Oh, well. It was still enjoyable and I enjoyed taking the pictures, so it was worth it.