Photos: Gettysburg 150th anniversary re-enactment begins
June 27, 2013
Saber engagements took place at the Hanover cavalry battle during the Blue Gray Alliance reenactment on Saturday, June 29, 2013. YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS--JASON PLOTKIN
Reenactors demonstrate a cavalry battle during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Bushey Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Reenactors take part in a demonstration of a battle during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Bushey Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the war's bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Ivan Frantz was on hand to play taps at the Eternal Light Peace Memorial anniversary on Saturday, June 29, 2013. YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS--JASON PLOTKIN
88-year-old Elmer "Bud" Atkinson, who attended the initial dedication of the Eternal Light Peace Memorial in Gettysburg, was on hand for Saturday's 75th celebration. YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS--JASON PLOTKIN
Brad Harriman of Missouri gets his photo taken during his visit to the Blue Gray Alliance event at Bushey Farm on Saturday, June 29, 2013. YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS--JASON PLOTKIN
From left: Carolyn Brent, her cousin Brienna Cheney and Brent's sister Courtney all watch the Hanover cavalry battle during the Blue Gray Alliance event at Bushey Farm on Saturday, June 29, 2013. YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS--JASON PLOTKIN
Bob Green of Polo, Mo a member of "Elliot Scouts" 9th Missouri Cavalry Co. B and his favortie horse, Ringo, relax at the Confederate Cavalry camp at the Blue Gray Alliance re-enactment at the Bushey Farm on June 29, 2013. LEBANON DAILY NEWS - JEREMY LONG
Satomi Okada, 52, pulls her hair back as she transfers chicken thighs from a cast iron skillet to a soup pot under the guidance of re-enactor Candy Girard, 62 of Omaha, Neb., at the Blue Gray Alliance's re-enactment camp outside Gettysburg, Pa., on Friday, June 28, 2013. Okada, who is from Kobe, Japan, has a three-month tourist visa and is trying to learn what she can about the Civil War, which in Japan is called "the North-South War." A Minnesota friend of hers is re-enacting, and brought her along for the ride. Okada will be a "powder monkey" -- assisting with the cannons -- with Terry's Texas Rangers Company H during the re-enactments. Some women did go to war -- in cognito -- with their brothers, fathers or husbands during the Civil War, and more than a few female re-enactors today are portraying that by abandoning the hoop skirts and petticoats in favor of men's wear and artillery. DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS - CHRIS DUNN
A Confederate soldier has his breakfast during a re-enactment of the Battle of Gettysburg on June 29, 2013, at the start of the 150th Gettysburg celebration in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Over three days, more than 10,000 re-enactors will pay tribute to the battle that took place in Gettysburg on July 1-3, 1863, during the 1861-1865 US Civil War. KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images ( 520999813 )
Confederate reenactors march during the demonstration of a battle during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Bushey Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the war's bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Patrick Stultz of New York caries Nathaniel, 2, right, and a friend Liam Barry, 2, of Peoria, Ill., during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Bushey Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
GETTYSBURG, PA - JUNE 29: A Union cavalry re-enactor charges his Confederate counterparts during a re-enactment of the Battle of Gettysburg on June 29, 2013 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Some 8,000 re-enactors are participating in events marking the 150th anniversary of the July 1-3, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, considered the turning point in favor of the Union in the American Civil War. Union and Confederate armies suffered a combined total of some 46,000-51,0000 casualties in the battle, the highest of any conflict of the war. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) ( 171883018 )
Confederate artillerymen fire at Union positions during a re-enactment of the Battle of Gettysburg on June 29, 2013, at the start of the 150th Gettysburg celebration in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Over three days, more than 10,000 re-enactors will pay tribute to the battle that took place in Gettysburg on July 1-3, 1863, during the 1861-1865 US Civil War. KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images ( 521000323 )
9-year-old re-enactors K.C. Sweigard, left, and Kyle Eolbine practice charging at Seminary Ridge on Saturday, June 29, 2013. YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS--JASON PLOTKIN
GETTYSBURG, PA - JUNE 28: A canon aims from the Gettysburg National Military Park ahead of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg on June 28, 2013 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Some 8,000 re-enactors are participating events marking the July 1-3, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, considered the turning point in favor of the Union in the American Civil War. Union and Confederate armies suffered a total of 46,000-51,000 casualties in the battle, the largest number in the war. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) ( 171843354 )
GETTYSBURG, PA - JUNE 28: Union Army re-enactors leave the field of battle at dusk after the first day of the Blue Gray Alliance re-enactment of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg on June 28, 2013 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Some 8,000 re-enactors are participating in the event, marking the July 1-3, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, considered the turning point in favor of the Union in the Civil War. Union and Confederate armies suffered a total of 46,000-51,000 casualties in the battle. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) ( 171843353 )
GETTYSBURG, PA - JUNE 28: American Civil War re-enactors from the 6th New Hampshire Contraband play while relaxing in their camp after the first day of the Blue Gray Alliance re-enactment of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg on June 28, 2013 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Some 8,000 re-enactors are participating in the event, marking the July 1-3, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, considered the turning point in favor of the Union in the American Civil War. Union and Confederate armies suffered a total of 46,000-51,000 casualties in the battle, the highest of any engagement of the war. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) ( 171843350 )
GETTYSBURG, PA - JUNE 28: Civil War re-enactors from the 6th New Hampshire Contraband play while relaxing in a Union camp after the first day of the Blue Gray Alliance re-enactment of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg on June 28, 2013 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Some 8,000 re-enactors are participating in the event, marking the July 1-3, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, considered the turning point in favor of the Union in the American Civil War. Union and Confederate armies suffered a total of 46,000-51,000 casualties in the battle, the highest of any engagement of the war. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) ( 171843348 )
GETTYSBURG, PA - JUNE 28: An American flag flies over the field of battle at dusk after the first day of the Blue Gray Alliance re-enactment of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg on June 28, 2013 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Some 8,000 re-enactors are participating in the event, marking the July 1-3, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, considered the turning point in favor of the Union in the Civil War. Union and Confederate armies suffered a combined total of some 46,000-51,000 casualties in the battle, the highest of any conflict of the war. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) ( 171843352 )
George Proulx of Cumberland, R.I., plays revelry during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Friday, June 28, 2013, at at Bushey Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Union reenactors prepare for a demonstration of a battle during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Friday, June 28, 2013, at Bushey Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict, with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
The 24th Michigan "Iron Brigade" crosses a stream to pursue the Confederates at the Blue-Grey Alliance re-enactment battle held at the Bushey Farm on June 28, 2013. LEBANON DAILY NEWS - JEREMY LONG
Mounted Union reenactors takes part in a demonstration of a battle during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Friday, June 28, 2013, at at Bushey Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Reenacotrs demonstrate a battle during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Friday, June 28, 2013, at at Bushey Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
A Union solider dodges "bullets" while on horseback during the Blue-Grey Alliance event at the Bushey Farm on June 28, 2013. LEBANON DAILY NEWS - JEREMY LONG
Reenactors demonstrate a battle during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Friday, June 28, 2013, at at Bushey Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
A crowd gathers to watch the Blue-Grey Alliance re-enactment battle held at the Bushey Farm on June 28, 2013. LEBANON DAILY NEWS - JEREMY LONG
Union reenactors takes part in a demonstration of a battle during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Friday, June 28, 2013, at at Bushey Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
A mounted Confederate reenactor takes part in a demonstration of a battle during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Friday, June 28, 2013, at at Bushey Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Confederate soldiers take a break during a re-enactment of the Battle of Gettysburg on June 28, 2013 at the start of the 150th Gettysburg celebration and re-enactments in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Over three days, more than 10,000 re-enactors will pay tribute the major battles that took place in Gettysburg during the 1861-1865 US Civil War. KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images ( 520972514 )
Re-enactors from the 2nd Florida infantry recreate the assault an dretreat of the 1st North Carolina from the Battle of Culp's Hill Friday, June 28, 2013 at The Daniel Lady Farm. (Public Opinion, Markell DeLoatch)
Spectators view a portrait of a Confederate field hospital during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Friday, June 28, 2013, at the Daniel Lady Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Floridians portray wounded soldiers from the 1st N.C. Infantry as part of demonstration of a Confederate field hospital during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Friday, June 28, 2013, at the Daniel Lady Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Re-enactors from the 2nd Florida infantry recreate the assault an dretreat of the 1st North Carolina from the Battle of Culp's Hill Friday, June 28, 2013 at The Daniel Lady Farm. (Public Opinion, Markell DeLoatch)
Spectators view a demonstration of a Confederate field hospital by Floridians portraying the 1st N.C. Infantry during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Friday, June 28, 2013, at the Daniel Lady Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Members of the 1st Tennessee wait to take part in in a demonstration of a battle during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Friday, June 28, 2013, at at Bushey Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Confederate reenactors prepare for a demonstration of a battle during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Friday, June 28, 2013, at at Bushey Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Michael Sipes, portraying Lieutenant General Jubal Early, speaks with the Associated Press during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Friday, June 28, 2013, at the Daniel Lady Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Confederate troops march into position during a re-enactment of the Battle of Gettysburg on June 28, 2013 at the start of the 150th Gettysburg celebration and re-enactments in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Over three days, more than 10,000 re-enactors will pay tribute the major battles that took place in Gettysburg during the 1861-1865 US Civil War. KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images ( 520972348 )
A Union troop lies on the ground during a re-enactment of the Battle of Gettysburg on June 28, 2013 at the start of the 150th Gettysburg celebration and re-enactments in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Over three days, more than 10,000 re-enactors will pay tribute the major battles that took place in Gettysburg during the 1861-1865 US Civil War. KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images ( 520973217 )
Confederate troops fire at charging Union cavalry troops during a re-enactment of the Battle of Gettysburg on June 28, 2013 at the start of the 150th Gettysburg celebration and re-enactments in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Over three days, more than 10,000 re-enactors will pay tribute the major battles that took place in Gettysburg during the 1861-1865 US Civil War. KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images ( 520972376 )
Confederate officers give orders while advancing on Union positions during a re-enactment of the Battle of Gettysburg on June 28, 2013 at the start of the 150th Gettysburg celebration and re-enactments in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Over three days, more than 10,000 re-enactors will pay tribute the major battles that took place in Gettysburg during the US Civil War 1861-1865. KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images ( 520966502 )
Union soldiers (front) are fired on by advancing Confederate troops during a re-enactment of the Battle of Gettysburg on June 28, 2013 at the start of the 150th Gettysburg celebration and re-enactments in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Over three days, more than 10,000 re-enactors will pay tribute the major battles that took place in Gettysburg during the US Civil War 1861-1865. KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images ( 520965194 )
(l-r, counterclockwise) Joan Donleavy from Ireland, Cameron Shaw from Connecticut and member of the 14th Connecticut, Matt Reardon from Connecticut of the 8th Connecticut, Paddy Meehan of Irelandand Diana Dreo of Vienna, Virgina talks about the Battle of Gettysburg at the Blue-Gray Alliance Event at the Bushey Farm on June 28, 2013. LEBANON DAILY NEWS - JEREMY LONG
Mike Wilkinson, of San Antonio, portraying a soldier with the 4th Texas Infantry, smokes a pipe during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( APTOPIX Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Reenactors portraying Union soldiers in the Murray's Brigade drill during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, at Bushey Farm in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the war’s bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( APTOPIX Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Mounted Union reenactors drill during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Roxanne Ramirez of Georgetown, Texas, and Robert Stripay of Sugarland, Texas, both with the Confederate Red River Battalion, meet during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Members of the Union Murray's Brigade set up camp during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
A Confederate reenactor walks in rainstorm during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa.. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Union reenactors seek shelter from a driving rainstorm under a trailer during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Reenactors visit with each other in view of a hill covered in parked vehicles during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Members of the 4th Maryland Light Artillery unload their weapon in the Artillery park during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Shoppers walk in and out of tents at Bushey Farm during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
A shopper views goods in one of the many tents selling items from boots made in them Civil War era maner to souvenirs at Bushey Farm during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Shoppers view goods in one of the many tents selling items including boots made in them Civil War era manner and souvenirs at Bushey Farm during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Reenactors portraying Confederate soldiers in the 9th Texas Infantry view the field Pickett's Charge, during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
David Dunn of Dallas, with the Confederate 9th Texas Infantry, takes a drink from his mug during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
James Stanton, portraying a sergeant in the 6th Cavalry out of Missouri, inspects the weapons of the platoon in the Confederate army's encampment in Gettysburg, Pa., for the 150th celebration of the Battle of Gettysburg on Thursday, June 27, 2013. (AP Photo/York Daily Record, Jason Plotkin) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
A member of the Union Army's Murray's Brigade slings his weapon on a tree as he and others set up camp under threatening sky during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Cricket, a horse belonging to Chris Slocum, who is a reenactor with the Southwest cavalry brigade, stands among the Confederate army's encampment in Gettysburg, Pa., for the 150th celebration of the Battle of Gettysburg on Thursday, June 27, 2013. (AP Photo/York Daily Record, Jason Plotkin) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Megan Savona goes nose to nose with Cricket, a horse belonging to Chris Slocum, a reenactor with the Southwest cavalry brigade, as the duo stands among the Confederate army's encampment in Gettysburg, Pa., for the 150th celebration of the Battle of Gettysburg on Thursday, June 27, 2013. (AP Photo/York Daily Record, Jason Plotkin) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Tripp McMillan of the Overland Park, Kan., portraying a Confederate soldier in the 9th Texas Infantry, vies the field Pickett's Charge during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
Cindy Westbroek of Clearfield, Utah rides her horse at Bushe Farm during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
People visit the field of field Pickett's Charge during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Thursday, June 27, 2013, in Gettysburg, Pa. Union forces turned away a Confederate advance in the pivotal battle of the Civil War fought July 1-3, 1863, which was also the warís bloodiest conflict with more than 51,000 casualties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( Gettysburg 150th Anniversary )
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