Vol. 10, No. 4
Richmond, Ky.
Boyd flag
This flag made by Confederate spy Belle Boyd brought $50,000 recently at a Dallas auction. Even after being passed through many hands, the flag remains in excellent condition. See story.
Deadly weapon
The Napoleon Light Field cannon was used by both the North and South during the Civil War. It’s considered one of the top five deadly weapons of the war. See story.
Custer was here
A Kentucky historical marker notes the two-year assignment Gen. Custer had in Elizabethtown. He and his wife stayed at what is now known as the Brown-Pusey Community House. See story.
Scars of war
Fort Sumter still bears the scars of the bombardment it underwent in 1861 as the Civil War began. Efforts are being made to make Sumter a national park. See story.
‘Take that!’
If a re-enactor is a good performer, Michael Byerley will catch him at his best, as with this photo of a pistol-firing foot soldier at Fort Sanders. Byerley regularly shoots at Cumberland Gap and Barbourville.
See story. – Byerley photo
Here’s KMI
An illustration of the main building and grounds at the Kentucky Military Institute also notes that Col. R.D. Allen was the superintendent of the facility. Allen also opened the Western Military Institute in Georgetown. See story.
Civil War beauty
Beautiful Southern Belles grace many Civil War events and Michael Byerley adds them to his repertoire. – Byerley photo
Breckinridge singers
The Breckinridge County Chamber Singers were among the groups providing music during the 8th Annual Holt Home Community Day. More than 3,000 people attended the event in Hardinsburg. See story.
Colorful attraction
The Berea Festival Dancers are becoming a popular attraction at Civil War re-enactments and living history events. The young people perform dances of the period and invite members of the audience to join in. See story.
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