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
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.
and burn much of the town.
We have always enjoyed re-enactments
ReplyDeleteNice shot! The 150th is almost over. I was able to attend a number of programs here in Virginia.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a re-enactment, but I'd love to see one for myself. Excellent vantage point for this shot.
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