Children up to age 18 years old. Participants will attempt to progress through three stages of ability. Participants can compete individually or in two to three person teams. After competition, there will be a swap meet. Participants 18 years old and over test their knowledge of Civil War history through three stages of difficulty.
Participants can compete individually or in two to three person teams.
After competition, there will be a swap meet. The annual School of the Soldier program will focus on crafts of the 18 th century and the history of colonial French society in 1750. Throughout the living history camp sites, visitors will observe and discuss with the re-enactors topics such as Dutch oven cooking over an open campfire, cannon firing demonstrations, and care and handling of weapons and other aspects of French colonial lifestyle of the period. Military vehicles will be on display. Sponsored by the Armed Forces Museum featuring battle re-enactment by 2 nd U.S. Rangers and a concert at 3 p.m. at the amphitheater presented by the Scott Air Force Band.