Battle of Funkstown

Saturday, July 11, the town of Funkstown celebrated with a Day in the Park and a reenactment of the Battle of Funkstown, a civil war battle.

I think the best part of the day was the music by the 97th Regimental String Band. They came from Florida and played 18th century music. Since their "stage" was right across from the shop, we sat on the porch and enjoyed the music while we knitted. They played later in the park, too.

After the music came the reenactment. Weird to me, but they seemed to be having a good time. Best part was the women who looted the fallen soldiers, taking their boots and valuables. I called out that they should take their socks too--hand knit with love by someone!

Thanks to Dennis for some more great pictures: team 1, team 2 and women looting.