THE first thing that grabs you is the remarkable attention to detail embraced by all the US Civil War participants and enthusiasts. It really is like stepping back in time.
SoSkAn, the Southern Skirmish Association, is the oldest American Civil War Re-enacting Society outside of the United States, and is now in it’s 41st year. In this time the Association has performed in many and varied venues around Britain, the continent and the USA.
Their aim is to honour the fallen of the American Civil War and they do this by means of “living history” re-enactments, with most members camping out in period costume and accommodation (although modern camps are also available). They recreate realistic battle scenes and skirmishes, including artillery, cavalry as well as infantry forces.
We spoke to leading author and enthusiast, Philipp Elliot-Wright to find out a little more about a bloody but fascinating part of US history as well as let our camera focus on the attention to detail.
