See history come alive with cannons, cavalry horses and living history experts at the Battle of Aiken each February. The booming cannons, charging soldiers and gunfire attract big crowds at the annual living history event. For three days, re-enactors eat, sleep, live and fight in a recreated version of the world in 1865. In addition to battle reenactments, there are authentic 19th-century military encampments, living history presentations, reproductions of medical facilities, an engineer and signal service, and civilian portrayals. Food vendors are also available.
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D.C. Locke of Cayce offers Battle of Aiken festival attendees the opportunity to learn about Native Americans' participation in the War Between the States. He is shown here with his display Saturday. (Staff photo by Dede Biles)
Discover Aiken: Learn about Civil War at Battle of Aiken reenactment
Members of the Union cavalry charge into the action during the Battle of White Pond reenactment Saturday morning at the Battle of Aiken festival. (Staff photo by Dede Biles)
The Union cavalry advances during the Battle of White Pond reenactment Saturday morning at the Battle of Aiken festival. (Staff photo by Dede Biles)
The Union and Confederate cavalries clash during the Battle of White Pond reenactment Saturday morning at the Battle of Aiken festival. (Staff photo by Dede Biles)
D.C. Locke of Cayce offers Battle of Aiken festival attendees the opportunity to learn about Native Americans' participation in the War Between the States. He is shown here with his display Saturday. (Staff photo by Dede Biles)
Horsemen in the Confederate cavalry regroup after attacking during the Battle of White Pond reenactment Saturday morning at the Battle of Aiken festival. (Staff photo by Dede Biles)
Horsemen in the Union cavalry get ready to charge during the Battle of White Pond reenactment Saturday morning at the Battle of Aiken festival. (Staff photo by Dede Biles)
Cliff Weaver was one of the participants Saturday in the Battle of Aiken festival. (Staff photo by Dede Biles)
Young spectators wait for the Battle of White Pond reenactment to begin Saturday morning at the Battle of Aiken festival. (Staff photo by Dede Biles)
Horsemen in the Union and Confederate cavalries engage in a fight during the Battle of White Pond reenactment Saturday morning at the Battle of Aiken festival. (Staff photo by Dede Biles)
The Confederate infantry pauses while advancing during the Battle of White Pond reenactment Saturday morning at the Battle of Aiken festival. (Staff photo by Dede Biles)
Re-enactor Ed Mann, in full costume for "school day," the opening event of the annual Battle of Aiken festivities, opts for a cool treat amid the spring-style heat. (Bill Bengtson/Staff)
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