Women in the Camp

Not only were there hundreds of men dressed in Confederate Army uniforms, but there were many women who were in hoop-skirted dresses, shawls, capes and be-ribboned hats. In some of the souvenir tents, women's clothing was being sold right down to the details of pantaloons and high-button shoes. And many people who were dressed this way, also dressed their children in what appeared to be authentic Civil War garb. We felt like we were at a huge costume party, but no one told us to wear a costume!