1.
Murder
at Belle Grove Plantation provides a brief history of ownership and
details of a slave who murdered the less than civil lady of the house.
(2:23)
2.
Clothing-
ladies clothing representative of the mid 19th-Century.
(1:28)
3.
Lady's
Day Room- a brief description of responsibilities and activities of
the Lady of the House. (1:32)
4.
Moseby's Rangers-
U.S. Army historian Kim Bernard Holiens, a descendent of the Confederate
leader of the 43rd Virginia Cavalry Battalion, provides a brief history
of Moseby's Rangers, a look at Moseby's pistol, and an introduction to
Belle Grove Plantation's role in the Civil War. (3:40)
5.
Belle
Grove Plantation Kitchen- A look inside the early morning activities
of the ladies of the house as they prepare for the daily meals. Members
of the house slave staff and the ladies of the house would arise early
in the morning to begin meal preparation. (7:20)
6.
Food Preparation- a
continuation of the Belle Grove Plantation Kitchen. (3:12)
7.
Belle
Grove Plantation Dining Room- members of the Frederick Ladies' Relief
Society have lunch. (1:46)
8.
Cedar
Creek Battlefield Confederate Camp- a view of the Confederate camp.
This is one of the largest displays of a camp available today. (:32)
10.
Cedar
Creek Federals Gather- a large display of Federal troops gather before
battle. (:19)
11.
Cedar
Creek Federal Zuave Drums and Pipers- Music was used as a means of
communication across the battlefield. Zuave units were noticeable by their
unique and brightly colored uniforms. (1:18)
12.
Cedar
Creek Battlefield Confederates March into battle. A large display
of Confederates in formation. Mid-19th-Century military tactics required
constant drilling and advanced formations that must be mastered for the
very survival of the military unit. Some formations and tactics regarding
movement of large forces were so intricate that it is unlikely that they
can be mastered today without extreme devotion to drilling. It is also
likely that much of the tactics employed by individual units have been
lost. For further demonstrations see either the "Gettysburg Living
History Confederates" virtual event or the "Gettysburg Living
History Federals" virtual event. (not yet available). (4:17)
13.
Cedar
Creek Battlefield Federals March- a large display of Federal troops
marching and taking positions across the actual battlefield. (4:45)
14.
Cedar
Creek Surgeon- a brief discussion implying that bullets, or mini-balls
were not used to bite down on during painful medical procedures.
( :35)
16.
34th Virginia
Cavalry unit- early in the war, the Confederate cavalry soldier, their
tactics, and their impact on the battlefield was unmatched by Federal
forces. For further information regarding Civil War Cavalry see the "Gettysburg
Living History: Federals" virtual event. (:55)
17.
34th Virginia
Cavalry Nurse - Men were more likely to provide nursing services,
especially at the beginning of the war. (2:25)
18.
34th
Virginia Cavalry Field Hospital- an introduction to the activities
of the Confederate nurse, her supplies, and surgical equipment.
(3:16)
19.
34th
Virginia Cavalry Herbal Medicine- a presentation of herbal medicine
more likely used by Confederate doctors and nurses because Federal blockades
prevented proper supplies from reaching the Confederate units.
(4:17 )
20.
A
Simple Toy- a young girl plays with a simple toy as Federal soldiers
conduct their own activities in camp. (:29)
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