A Few More from Bentonville

Ladies watch the men enlist from the porch

Lunch in the Kitchen

" John and Amy Harper"

Taking a break by the kitchen

To Arms! To Arms!

This past weekend we celebrated the 146th Battle of Bentonville. The battle was March 19-21 1865, but this year we rolled the clock back to 1861, right after secession. North Carolina Seceeded May 20, 1861 and North Carolina became rampant with volunteer troops to support the newly formed CSA. This year the site decided to portray the early war enlistment phase by having the town of Bentonville buzz with the news of secession and the mustering of troops. The weekend was a hit with spectators and reenactors. Ladies Prepare to Present the Flag to the newly formed "Johnston Volunteers"

For more on the event read the Raleigh News Observer article

A look back at 2010, Some of my favorite moments!

A small look into my life in 2010, the pictures are out of order for the most part, but these are some of my favorite moments!

Tintype by Harry Taylor, graduation gift from two of my dearest friends!

Christmas 2010, makes 5!

Engagement Photos! It was rainy, but we made the best of it!

My 22nd birthday, Kay singing to me made it all the better

Kinston Living History, this is one of my favorite photos of us ever taken, thanks Lizzie!

LBS host Saturday evening dance at the 145 Bentonville!

Only 2 words are needed here: Steamboat Arabia

The hottest event of the year, Campbellton, in June! Yet, I look amazingly cool in the photo

Perhaps the best moment of the whole year! I said "yes" by the way :D

Graduation!!!!! BA in American Studies from UNCP

CCLHA at 145 Ft Anderson

That was a look back at most of the year, I'm sure that this year will bring even more surprises, and I could not be happier!!!

145 Bentonville- In Pictures

A look at the weekend, in pictures.

Lora, Hilda, and I take a break inside the museum on Sunday

Ladies Benevolent Society host the Saturday Evening Dance

Playing Graces for Wednesday School Day

145 Bentonville

What a weekend!! We had been preparing for this event since October, and now it has come and gone. The weekend was amazing! There were about 3500 reenactors, and 40,000 spectators. This was my first "mega event", and it was just that- mega.
I have to admit, I did get a little emotional on Sunday. I stood there and watched as the thousands of soldiers walked off of the inspection field on their way to the battle field, it was quite a moment to see that many men "prepare for war". Knowing that 145 years ago the day men lost their lives in a field, the emotions of the Civil War still run deep here in the South, I felt them this weekend.
On a happier note, the LBS hosted the Saturday evening dance without flaw. Lemonade and 3 kinds of cookies were handed out the guests at the dance as the Huckleberry Brothers played the night away. It was something that I had stressed over for some time, but I could not have felt better about it when the night was over.
Pictures to come of the wonderful weekend at Bentonville!