Confederate troops portrayed by the Louisiana State Militia, 10th Brigade led by Chip Landry, fire on the Union troops across the distance of Fayard's Field in Springfield
Preserving the civilities in the midst of the Civil War are lady reenactors (from left) Eloise Landry, Susan Matherne, Priscilla Sharrock and Lorena King, Sharrock's granddaughter.
Taking time for themselves are reenactors Teri Mondello and David Smith.
Visitors dressed for the occasion, Jim Hogg (left) and his son James Hogg join reenactors Ron Shupe and Savanna Sharrack to pass the time making a little music.
The landing party from the USS Lafayette, (from left) William Matherne, Elizabeth King and Gerrit King, prepare for action.
Mustering for battle are the Confederate troops portrayed by the Louisiana State Militia, 10th Brigade, led by Chip Landry.
Riflemen of the Confederacy fire in volleys at Union soldiers advancing through the woods surrounding Fayard's Field.
