Fri
Apr 11 2008
01:18 am
Civil War Living History Weekend at Ramsey House Plantation, April 19-20. Experience exciting battles as well as life in Civil War encampments. More photos from Ramsey House Plantation on their page on Art Museum Touring.com ((link...)).
There will also be demonstrations of weaponry, Civil War medicine, leather goods, and artwork; book signing by authors such as Ron Jones, Dr. Charles Faulkner and Robert Pelton; and a period fashion show by United Daughters of the Confederacy at 1:00 on Saturday. Hours are Saturday 10:00 to 5:00; Sunday 10:00 to 3:00. Skirmishes at 2:00 each day. Admission $5 per person; family rate of $12. Historic home tours discounted during event.
Support your local galleries and museums! They are economic engines for your community.
Sherrie
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Dr. Ramsey
I am the Great Great Great Grandson of Dr. James Gettys McGready Ramsey. I am attempting to join the Sons of Confederate Veterans "SCV", and require assistance as I am learning my ancestry. Thanks for any help you can provide.
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William F. Hall USMC (Ret)
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