jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

These are a few of the many photos I took at the thirty-second (2019) "Mississinewa 1812” reenactment. This event takes place at the historic battlefield on the Mississinewa River north of Marion, Indiana, in Grant County and celebrates the battles fought at this site December 17-18, 1812. The combatants were the British and Indians on one side and the American army/local militia on the other. This three-day October festival is the largest War of 1812 celebration in the country, and includes not only a reenactment but also includes replica military encampments, an Indian village, traditional crafts, and living history of the life and times. Participants actually spend the three-day weekend living at the encampment wearing period clothing and living as their ancestors did, regardless of the weather. Altogether, there are over 150 specific sites besides the battlefield, staging areas, etc. There are hundreds of active participants from all over the Midwest. This was my first visit, but I don’t plan on it being my last one. Next year’s dates are October 9-11 if any Midwesterners are interested.

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Singing Sunday Hymns

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Dinnertime at the Camp

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Sentinels Watching for Redcoats

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Another Sentinel

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Selling Supplies

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Amassing for Battle

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Canon Fire

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The Old Soldier

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Registering for Battle

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Standing Guard at Family Camp

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RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Super set.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set John.

GWR100 Loc: England

Brilliant set John, and I like you mono choice which adds a touch of nostalgia?

Geoff

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ClarkG Loc: Southern Indiana USA

Awesome photos!

Tomfl101 Loc: Mount Airy, MD

Your use of B&W helps to add realism. Too bad many actors are wearing modern glassware :) nice set though.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

So this is first hand knowledge from the old guy with the beard?? That is a great picture.
Wonderful pictures.
Of course we know the War of 1812. Just never thought about the scope of that war.Good information.

Stephan G

Great set.



My downfall is getting into conversation with many of the very knowledgeable folks who are up on their history of interest.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Very nice set John - looks like a great event!

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Terrific series John and the B&W is perfect for these images!!

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Thanks, Richard.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Thank you, Jim.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Thanks, Geoff. That was the idea. I was going to add a bit of brown tone, too, but didn’t.