CSS Alabama Funeral

On July 28th, 2007, the remains of an unknown sailor of the CSS Alabama were interred at the Magnolia Cemetary in Mobile, AL. The SOCV sponsored a first-class memorial event in his honor. The participants marched the two miles from the corner of Government and Royal Streets to the cemetary.

Updated: Sep 16, 2007 10:48am PST

Civil War Reenactment- Blountsville, AL

Civil War Reenactors recreate the Battle of Day's Gap at Blountsville, Alabama. The original battle took place on May 3rd, 1863 during Streight's Cavalry Raid into Northern Alabama. Nathan Bedford Forrest chased Streight through Alabama eventually defeating him and capturing most of his raiders. For those that are interested: www.amazon ...

Updated: Jun 11, 2007 5:10am PST

Sloss Furnace

Sloss Furnace is a preserved pig iron production site near downtown Birmingham. It is now a public park and provides lots of great photo opportunities. http://www.slossfurnaces.com/media/html/home/sloss_story.php

Updated: Dec 29, 2007 5:50pm PST

Society for Creative Anachronism

The Barony of Iron Mountain http://baronyofironmountain.org/ These are pictures from a practice session. They meet on Sunday afternoons at Patriot Park in Homewood. They're really not as mean as they look! Thanks to all of them for letting me snap some shots.

Updated: Jan 27, 2008 5:42pm PST