Battle of Collierville
Yesterday’s reenactment of the Battle of Collierville drew hundreds to Schilling Farms in Collierville, Tennessee. Besides spectators, many reenactors showed up as well.
Not only do adults participate in the fun, but so do children, as shown in these photos. These kids had a great time posing for pictures and playing with the two dachshunds we brought along.
(Gabe Owens and Kristian Hatfield look serious enough to “kill” some Yankees)
The reenactment was the 149th anniversary of the battle. On Sunday, October 11, 1863, Brigadier Confederate General James R. Chalmers confronted Union Brigadier General William Tecumseh Sherman. The Rebels drove the Federals into a fort, but then withdrew. The battle lasted five hours. General Sherman was nearly captured during the battle. His horse, Dolly, was captured.
This brave Yankee drummer boy was killed during the “battle.” Luckily, he came back to life to pose for this photograph!
Please stay tuned … I will be posting more pics later on this week!
