Kirby-Smith Camp #1209 took the Hunley submarine and Confederate observation balloon exhibits to the Battle of Olustee, Along with the displays, a Confederate camp was set up. Some members participated in the battle while others manned the displays and talked with the public.
Events
Recruiting at North FL Arms Collectors Gun Show
Recruiting at North FL Arms Collectors Gun Show
Kirby-Smith Camp #1209 had a recruiting table and Confederate observation balloon display at the North Florida Arms Collectors Gun Show at the Prime Osborne Convention Center on August 23rd and 24th. The balloon was a big hit as always and several prospects talked with us about joining the camp. Members of the camp took turns at manning the table and checking out the guns and military collectibles that many of the vendors were selling.
Rifles, Rails, & History, Tavares 2014
Rifles, Rails, & History, Tavares 2014
On the weekend of September 26-28, Kirby-Smith Camp #1209 invaded Wooten Park in Tavares to take part with the Florida Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans in the Rifles, Rails & History living history event. A camp complete with tents, the 1209 artillery crew with cannon, the Confederate observation balloon and the H.L. Hunley submarine were on display. Although it was a rainy weekend, a good time was had by all.
Christmas Dinner 2014
Rifles, Rails, & History, Tavares 2014
On the weekend of September 26-28, Kirby-Smith Camp #1209 invaded Wooten Park in Tavares to take part with the Florida Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans in the Rifles, Rails & History living history event. A camp complete with tents, the 1209 artillery crew with cannon, the Confederate observation balloon and the H.L. Hunley submarine were on display. Although it was a rainy weekend, a good time was had by all.