Having finsihed setting up the children's section of the house, they watch as the women put the final touches on the rest of the house.
At last, all the work is done and we settle in for a cup of tea, a chat with some of the women from other units and a bit of needle work to pass the time.
The displays of household items included home made soap and candles, medicinal herbs, a washboard for laundery, The Game of Graces and school slates for the children, some wonderful books from which the ladies can read to each other and lots of wonderful food. Of course the big draw on this hot day was the lemonade which we offered to our gallant soldiers in both Blue and Grey! *
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And, of course, the men soon got about the business of war.
A little preparation before the battle
The Cavalry formed up for the attack
And then swept in on the Rebels, who were holding their ground at the far end of the field
Under counter fire, even the Cavalry will get out of the way!
Of course, the contrasts between Then and Now were always there for all to see.
After the Battle was over, the visitors began to return to the cool of the tent and the comfort of Southern Hospitality. Even some from the middle ages...
And the most handsome of the Yankee soldiers
And even the visitors from this era were made welcome and were loved!
But one of the most unexpected and honored guests was Mr William Jones, one of the last surviving Buffalo Soldiers!!! 
Fun, Friends and lot of lemonade and dill pickles (the Civil War era version of Gatorade). How can you top that for an Armed Forces Day celebration? YOU CAN'T!!! 
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