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Civil War Road Show: Meet the Reenactors
No, they don't use real bullets. Yes, the wool uniforms are hot.
As the Pennsylvania travels throughout the state, it enlists local reenactors to work at its events.
While the traveling history exhibit operates in the parking lot of this weekend, Brian MacKay and Rashell Haynes will be demonstrating period garb and weapons, and answering questions about life in America during the Civil War.
Check out the attached video to find out what draws certain people to the Civil War, how hot those uniforms are on a sunny day, and which questions reenactors are asked the most.
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The event runs Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. The university is located at 30 E. Swedesford Road in Malvern. The entire event is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit pacivilwar150.com or the PSU Great Valley event site.
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