Category Archives: Civil War

General catch all for Civil War era

Prado Day 2, A Relaxing Respite

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Mrs Marvel

We are exhausted after the long weekend, but had such a good time at Prado, and cannot say enough.  Today brought us warm sun and breezy conditions, a second visit from President Lincoln, visits with our friends, and time to … Continue reading →

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Prado Day 1 Has Been A Delight!

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Mrs Marvel

Saturday April 4 has been an absolute delight!  The day was sunny and in the low 70s, some slight breezes, many visitors and reenactors all around.  We were honored to host President Abraham Lincoln in our parlor and shortly after … Continue reading →

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Prado Regional Park This Weekend!

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Mrs Marvel

We are eagerly preparing for the Prado Regional Park Civil War event coming up this weekend (April 4-5). We have our caravan of pack mules at the ready with all our gear staged for loading and wagon masters prepared to … Continue reading →

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Long Beach Civil War Encampment June 2008

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Mrs Marvel

One of our members made this short film after the inaugural Long Beach CA Civil War Encampment in June 2008.

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Welcome to Past Periods Press

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Mrs Marvel

Thanks for stopping by our site! We are a small group of friends who enjoy reenacting history, mainly the Civil War era (1861-1865) and the more generalized Victorian era, which encompases 1870 onward.  Look for us at events in Southern … Continue reading →

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