Union Advance

The 150th anniversary of the Battle of Selma was re-enacted Sunday
 with hundreds of reenactors and a hillside full of spectators. 

In this photo, homes north of Selma are burned by Union Gen. J.H. Wilson's
 Cavalry as they advance on Confederate forces behind the fortifications.
 In the actual battle on April 2, 1865, Wilson's Raiders 

went on to destroy Selma's arms manufacturing facilities
 and burn much of the town. 

Living History Lessons

This is Battle of Selma Week when living history tours and a re-enactment

 of the April 1865 American Civil War battle here take place in Riverside Park. 

Students from North-Central Alabama to Northwest Florida arrive for tours

 this Thursday and Friday to learn about 1860's music and games (pictured),

 clothing, medical care, blacksmithing, cannons, tent living and cooking,

 plus visit the sutleries and sample old-fashioned lemonade and root beer.

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