Richard Wilder describes how rifles used during the Civil War were loaded, during the 3rd United States Colored Cavalry Living History event held at the Old Capitol Museum, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Jackson.
Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi TodayWilder shows the firing mechanism in a Civil War era rifle. “Keep your powder dry,” was a phrase used during the war, advising troops to be on the ready and to keep their gunpowder from getting wet.
Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi TodayRichard Wilder describes weapons and other gear used during the Civil War, during the 3rd United States Colored Cavalry Living History event held at the Old Capitol Museum, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Jackson.
Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi TodayRichard Wilder sorts horse tack and other gear during the 3rd United States Colored Cavalry Living History event held at the Old Capitol Museum, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Jackson.
Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi TodayRichard Wilder details the 12-pounder mountain howitzer, a cannon on a pack carriage that could be transported by horse or mule.
Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi TodayMark Finken shares with visitors how meals were prepared for soldiers in the field, during the 3rd United States Colored Cavalry Living History event held at the Old Capitol Museum, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Jackson.
Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi TodayCorp. Arthur Battles, is in the process of tracing his ancestors back to the U.S. Colored Cavalry and Buffalo Soldiers of the Civil War and Spanish American War. He joined other re-enactors of the 3rd United States Colored Calvary for a living history event held at the Old Capitol Museum, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Jackson.
Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi TodayMark Finken prepares the basic meal soldiers ate while in the field, consisting of coffee, salted pork and hard tack, during the 3rd United States Colored Cavalry Living History event held at the Old Capitol Museum, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Jackson.
Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi TodayMark Finken prepares the basic meal soldiers ate while in the field, consisting of coffee, salted pork and hard tack, during the 3rd United States Colored Cavalry Living History event held at the Old Capitol Museum, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Jackson.
Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi TodayH. L. Williams tethers a horse during the 3rd United States Colored Cavalry Living History event held at the Old Capitol Museum, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Jackson.
Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
