This weekend marks the anniversary of the First Battle of Bull Run, aka the First Battle of Manassas. The occasion was marked by the National Park Service with a re-enacted Civil War camp on the battlefield. Alas, the weather did not cooperate—it is raining today and is supposed to rain for the next several days. So only the most dedicated re-enactors (and visitors) showed up.

Some photos.

​ The battlefield

​ The encampment

​ Union officers

​ Johnny Reb

​ Something you did NOT see back in 1862

​ Talking to tourists

​ No cannon firing today—too much rain

​ Everyone has salt pork, coffee and hardtack for lunch today