2005 Living History Day
General Robert E. Lee enlightens elementary students.
On Friday, September 23, 2005, over 350 elementary and high school students received a taste of living history.

The event began rather auspiciously on Thursday night. Mr. Foster was joined by other reenactors from the 4th OVI, Co. B for a night of camping and camaradarie around the campfire. We even surpised the marching with a musket salute!Unfortunately, severe thunderstorms chased us inside around midnight and forced Friday's activities inside as well.
Thanks to a lot of cooperation by the faculty and staff, everything went pretty well for our first time. The elementary staff deserves a special thank you for preparing the fine me enjoyed by the presenters.
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We utilized a station format with students rotating from presenter to presenter. Our 2005 activities included:
Civil War Infantry
Civil War Artillery
Mountain Man (pre-1840)
Abraham Lincoln
Robert E. Lee
Pioneer Games
Civil War Women's Life
A historic handshake.
All of our presenters were gracious and wonderful. All of the presenters were from northwest Ohio with several being from the local counties.
Ralph Borror as Abraham Lincoln was a very popular choice with students and adults alike.
Members of the 4th OVI, Co. B provide some drill instruction.
Chuck Eberle (an actual descendant of the great general), provided an informative and entertaining portrayal of Robert E. Lee.
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