For several years now the town of Mills, Massachusetts, sets aside one weekend in September for Civil War reenactors from around New England, Rebel and Yankee, to meet for two days of living history activities.
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The Union infantry emerges from the forest and forms a battle line.
The order is given for independent fire.
A Confederate company prepares to return fire.
Loading for the next volley.
The Confederates form a new line behind some breastworks.