Local citizens enjoy dressing up in Revolutionary era clothing and experiencing a taste of what it was like in this area when General Francis Marion served in the area. Dale Smith has an extensive collection of artifacts from that era, and his family enjoy these opportunities to share it with the public.
Dale’s son-in-law, Tony Youmans is dressed as one of Marion’s Militia. On display is a collection of Revolutionary Era rifles and wepons. The second picture shows several horns for carrying gunpowder.
Dale Smith with reenactment friend, Bob Hill. Tammy ___ and Stephanie Smith Youmans tough out the heat in Revolutionary War era attire.
A blacksmith Keith _____ demonstrates his skills – a valuable resource to the militia.
After I made this post with the above pictures which were taken by my husband, Dave Green, I discovered the pictures that Lori Eaddy Feagin took. She graciously consented for me to us them. So here are a few more from her camera for us to enjoy…
Great shots of the blacksmith’s handiwork…
Dale and Cheryl model everyday tasks in the Revolutionary era – pumping water for a drink and sewing by hand.
Children participate in reenactment.
Cannon and “Redcoat” of Revolutionary War era…
To be continued… More pictures of the festival will appear in Johnsonville Heritage Festival, part 3.
