When young black Confederate soldier Pinkus Aylee finds Sheldon Curtis, a white Union soldier his age, crumpled in a field and close to death after being wounded, Pinkus (A.K.A. Pink) saves him, despite their differences. For days he carries Sheldon (aka Say), until he gets to his own home, and he and his mother nurse Say back to health.
Take a Day Trip to Civil War Battlegrounds and Historical Sites in Virginia – Fun History Lesson
More Civil War battles were fought in Virginia than any other state. If you’d like to take an affordable, fun, and educational family day trip while on vacation in Virginia, visiting Civil War battlefields is a great choice. Virginia is one of the most historical locations in the US and you just might smell smoke from musket-fire or hear echoes of the soldiers’ battle cries as you traipse around a Virginia Civil War battlefield.
Unique History – Why Civil War Reenactments Occur and Why You Should See One
Civil War reenactments can be fun and educational experiences for the whole family. These unique tributes started earlier than you might think, beginning even before the Civil War itself was over. Now, reenactments can be seen all over the United States throughout the year as annual and special events. Branson, MO has a long history of Civil War reenactments which are a popular Branson attraction. Read on to find information on the history of reenactments, the history of the Civil War in Missouri, and locations where these reenactments can be seen within the state.
