Battle of River's Bridge

Lynn and I attended the Battle of River's Bridge this past weekend.

With an hour and a half drive to the site I waited until arrival to put on my hoops and skirt:).

Many of the ladies were camping and invited us for tea and a sewing circle.

Lynn and me.

After a while we decided to stretch our legs a bit so we took a stroll to see the old cabin.

A lovely lady shared the history with us.

Meanwhile back at the campsite Miss Louise continues to set out refreshments for the ladies.

But what's that on the table?

A closer look reveals an antique bottle of Coke, of course!

(Oops, someone left it there accidentally-good thing we caught it before anyone noticed)!

Nearby a sentry keeps watch over the grounds.

 But enough of all this hardship stuff!

We left the campsite for a respite at a nearby B&B where Miss Jeannie and Miss Laura invited the ladies to tea.
The B&B was beautiful and gracious. For more on this lovely place visit
http://www.ehrhardthall.com/

We recieved a gracious welcome to this lovely old home.

An elegant staircase led to the elaboratly decorated rooms upstairs.

Lynn and I pause to have our likeness taken. 

 A lovely spread of tea sandwhiches and sweets await us in the dining room.

 Ladies at tea.

 After tea we visited before saying our goodbyes.

Miss Jeannie bids all adieu!

 And that's the end!

150th Anniversary of the Civil War

Although the official anniversary of the firing on Ft. Sumpter, which triggered the four year bloody battle between the states ,is not until this Tuesday April 12th, Ft. Moultrie was swarming with reenactors today as  preparations for the upcoming battle were portrayed.

This is Moutlrie House which is across the street from Ft. Moultrie.

It is currently the headquarters for General Beauregard and our gathering place for the day.

As you can see orders are already arriving. 

 Soldiers gather across the street at the fort.

 The General's desk filled with documents about the impending battle.

 We crossed the street to attend the ceremony to present the flag that several of us sewed (see previous post).

 The president of the PSRS (in blue dress) was to present the flag to the Colonel.

 Roseanne stands behind Louise as the flag is given. Roseanne was the project coordinator.

 The flag is then presented to the troops.

 Those of us that worked on the flag gathered for a picture.

 The men raise the flag...

 as the trumpet sounds...

 and she flies proudly in the Lowcountry breezes.

 Back at headquarters Louise serves lemonade on the porch.

We sit for another photo.

 And then spend time relaxing in the coolness of the shade.

Later Louise served tea.

Along with the tea where a variety of sweet delicacies which all enjoyed.

Thanks for spending the day with us at Ft. Moultrie headquarters.

For more on this special event visit

http://thevictorianparlor2.blogspot.com/