MANSFIELD — The Richland Early American Center for History will host its third annual Civil War Living History Days at South Park this weekend. The free, family-friendly event will feature re-enactors, demonstrations and tours of the historic structures at South Park on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A public candlelight lantern tour […]
Civil War Living History Days
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Unsung heroes and a peek into the past: Civil War event returns to South Park
MANSFIELD — Marie Tepe’s husband wanted her to stay home and manage his shop when he enlisted into the U.S. Army. She didn’t listen. Tepe instead followed her husband’s unit in the Civil War and became a vivandiere, selling spirits and tobacco to soldiers. Many women participated in camp life, supporting the soldiers by cooking, […]
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Civil War Living History Days returns to South Park June 14 & 15
MANSFIELD — The Richland Early American Center for History (REACH) will be hosting its second Civil War Living History Days on June 14 and 15. This free, family-friendly event will include period re-enactors providing historical talks with demonstrations and activities throughout the day. There will be a food truck on site for the public. The park’s […]