Occoquan, Va. — “Yankee” and “Rebel” may seem like names only used long ago when describing the Civil War. But local re-enactors are looking to revive the events of that time by hosting a lecture, re-enactment, and encampment in Occoquan on Saturday, Feb. 25, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
This reenactment group, comprised of members in the Northern Virginia and Maryland, is involved in projects and re-enactments year-round in the area.
“We portray a variety of infantry units, including on occasion Confederates,” said Michael Schaffner, of the reenactment group.
The re-enactors fancy themselves primarily a Union sharpshooter company, added Schaffner.
For this event, noted author Robert Alton will be offering attendees a lecture on the background history of the Civil War. It will be followed by the re-enactors who will be acting out a conflict that happened in Occoquan, exposing residents to the culture and past of history of the town on the river that bears the same name.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to visit the encampment of the sharpshooters, which will be located near the town’s Tourist Information Center on Mill Street. This encampment will be open to visitors who can view demonstrations on the firearms and weaponry used during the war.
Town merchants will also offer discounts and specials for those who attend the special re-enactment.
