The Crooked Stovepipe dance, video by Jeff Sovelove
By Jeff Sovelove
The 7th Regiment Infantry, NJ Volunteers, returned to Historic Speedwell last weekend for another Civil War Christmas.
Visitors were treated to a re-creation of a typical winter encampment and an Officers’ Ball as part of the holiday festivities.
During the Civil War it was important, as it is now, to give the soldiers a taste of normalcy and something to celebrate for the holidays.
This year’s encampment also featured crafts for the kids, as well as cookies and hot chocolate.
Everyone enjoyed dancing the 9 Pin and the Crooked Stovepipe at the Officers’ Ball, as well as talking with the re-enactors about camp life and the importance of keeping our history alive. A roaring good time was had by all. Huzzah!
The 9 Pin dance, video by Jeff Sovelove
Slideshow photos by Jeff Sovelove
