Technology of War Weekend August 8, 2008

Living history volunteers portraying Berdan's Sharpshooters and Union Infantry will perform tactical firing demonstrations to illustrate advances in military technology during the Civil War. These advances in technology were one reason the Battle of Antietam became the bloodiest single day battle in American History. Col. Vince Armstrong will display his gun collection to show the rapid change in firearms technology before and during the Civil War. His interpretive programs will be followed by weapons and tactics demonstrations on both Saturday and Sunday, with ongoing interpretation in the camp throughout the weekend.