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 Surrender of Secession - Westville, GA 1865

                        Oct 24-28, 2012

Event website (click here): Surrender of Secession

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Late 1865, brings word of Lee and Johnstons surrender and the end to the war. Shattered veteran begin to return from the war and try to rebuild their lives and fortunes. Federal forces fsall upon the town and place it under martial law. The economy is shattered and the currency wortheless. Despite this, the war an dthe killing is over and people can begin to rebuild. Following the Federal forces are carpetbaggers and other vile Yankees. Despite many being opportunists, they do bring much needed greenbacks and jobs that will revive the economy of Westville. Men are pressured into signing Oaths so they can gain employment and feed their families. The cotton trade continues to boom as new brokers pay in Yankee Greenbacks. The Freedmans Bureau moves in and helps ease blacks from slave labor to contract labor. Many find that emancipation does not mean equality. Will you be part of these dramatic events and immerse yoruself in a small Southern town in 1865? You can by attending the "Surrender of Secession - Westville, GA - 1865" on October 24-28th, 2012. 

SCAR is again hosting this exciting third part of the Westville trilogy. You won't want to miss this event. Open to Federal and civilian impressions if you meet the minimum guidelines. For invitation please contact Jim Butler for Mens role and Linda Nyland for womens roles.  A Yahoo group has also been created for REGISTERED participants only for detailed discussion in the event.

Last Updated (Wednesday, 05 October 2011 22:00)