Civil War Encampment at Glendower Featured Soldier's Wake

 

The White Mountain Grass blue grass band, gathered round the cannon on Sunday.

The annual Civil War Encampment at Glendower Historic Mansion this past weekend was once again a fantastic success. It is always a pleasure to work with the Ohio Valley Civil War Association, whose authentic encampment on the lawn at Glendower allows visitors to experience a slice of Civil War life from the viewpoint of the soldiers and their entourage.  The weather was beautiful and the booming cannon could be heard throughout downtown Lebanon whose streets were filled with visitors to the annual Country Applefest street fair.

This year, our dedicated Glendower costumed interpreters added to the Civil War ambiance by staging a Civil War Soldier's Wake inside Glendower.  Visitors to Glendower were welcomed by the sorrowful sight of black mourning swags tied around the columns that flank the back door.  Inside the sitting room, the grieving relatives of the young soldier gathered round to tell the tale of his life and his death. 

The front door at Glendower draped in mourning.

 

 

Mourners paying tribute.

 

 

 



The housemaid, Kitty, overcome with grief.