Introducing our newest opportunity for

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Parties or Special Events!

                         

Check with us to design the perfect birthday party for you.  We offer three versions of  fun and educational party plans.  Let us bring history to life for your next special occasion.  Chose from Civil War Soldier's day, 19th Century Ladies Tea, or an overnight Civil War Soldier's Experience.

H.L. Hunley Funeral

"Overwhelming"... 

is the only word to describe the H.L. Hunley crew's funeral.  On April 17, 2004 the eight members of the Confederate submarine, H.L. Hunley were finally laid to a hero's rest in the Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, SC.   The remains of the men were discovered while exploring the recently raised submarine that had sunk after successfully destroying the warship, the Housatonic.  The Hunley is the first submarine to be used in warfare, laying the foundation for the many years of submarine use to follow.  These men can be compared to the astronauts of today, volunteers for a cause for which they were willing to sacrifice their lives, and did.
     Estimates of the number of people in attendance were revised time and again, with the final guess at 57,000, including 9000 reeneactors.  "I've never seen so many different types of Confederate uniforms, and the ladies in mourning were spectacular.  There must have been 300 women in black."  Miss Ellie was there as part of the Ella Palmer Chapter of the Order of Confederate Rose.  "We all carried long stemmed red roses in honor of the men who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.  I only wish we could have placed the roses on the coffins.  But the day was very long and hot and we could not get close enough to graves."
    For photos of the spectacular event, click here.