The monument is definitely impressive - if a touch unnusual when you first see it from a distance traveling across the farm lands of Kentucky!
Here are some of the re-enactors that attended including, I believe, the newly crowned Miss Confederacy (there is a pageant held as part of this event also!). The definitely look serious in their roles!
Stephanie and David arrived in the early afternoon to provide background music and drum up interest in the Ball that evening. Thankfully, there was a nice large and shady pavillion to play in. The Stage where we played that evening is behind me.
These are particularly interesting shots of a soldier and two woman taken by David over my hands on the dulcimer.
Melanie and Byron arrived in the evening for the Ball. Here is a shot of the dance caller (holding the broom) giving the dancers instruction in doing the Broom Dance. I enjoy playing for this particular dance because it's a lot like playing Musical Chairs and I get to arbitrarily stop the music when I want - and then watch the guys (or girls if it's their turn) scramble for a new partner and try not to end up dancing with the broom!
The four of us had a great time playing at this event and look forward to doing it again next year! (All photos were taken by David Magers.)
