The Living Historians of Fort Wayne's own Historic Fort Wayne welcomed the Troops Saturday December 8th for an afternoon os living history. Demonstrations included a Civil War era "Sanitary Commission " ( the precuser to the Red Cross) a display of Flintlock pistols and rifles common to the period 1750 - 1830, cannon drill and firing, infantry drill and historical talks on the military history of Fort Wayne and Indiana's involvement in the Civil War. the Troops feasted on a 1800's style Ham and Bean dinner with venison sausage and cookies . The Living Historians and Volunteers of Old Fort Wayne presented the colors , which flew over the Fort on Saturday, to Capt Kelly and his troops as a small token of their support and to thank them for their sacrifices
Historical Fort Wayne Welcomes the Troops of the 221 st
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