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  "The Civil War Revisited" in Fresno

	For those who found themselves riveted to their television sets during the PBS series "The 
Civil War," there is an opportunity to go beyond watching the Civil War through still photos.  
During the weekend of October 10-11, the members of the National Civil War Association 
(NCWA), in affiliation with the Fresno City and County Historical Society, will provide the 
opportunity for the public to "experience" what the Civil War was like.

	During the weekend, NCWA members will present a living history of the Civil War in Kearney 
Park, just east of Fresno, California.  Camps of the Union and Confederate armies of 1863 will 
bring to life the soldiers and civilians of that era.  The members of the NCWA will provide a means 
for visitors to step into the past, to an era when horses, not automobiles, were the means of 
transportation.

	This is a history to delight more than just the eyes.  The public can hear the roar of 
cannons, smell the acrid smoke of the black powder muskets, and feel the thundering hooves of 
horses as they race into combat.

	Although most people come to see the two battles each day, there is more going on at an 
NCWA encampment.  Members of the civilian "Town" will be bartering for goods in a Farmer's 
Market.  Soldiers will be drilling, or writing letters home.  Doctors will examine men for fitness to 
serve.  Each moment is filled with a slice of history brought to life.

	"The Civil War Revisited" is only one of several living history reenactments conducted by 
the NCWA each year throughout Northern California.  During the year, the NCWA generally 
conducts approximately one such event per month from March through November each year.

	In addition to the reenactments, NCWA members also contribute to the education of the 
public about the Civil War by making presentations at schools, civic clubs, and other 
organizations.  Founded in 1983, the NCWA is a non-profit educational organization that serves 
the public through its activities.

	For a recording of information about the NCWA, its activities, and other facts, the NCWA 
maintains an automated telephone line at 408-927-7651.

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