35027 - “Virgil! Quick Come See!” 1860s Woman Shouting WarPark - Civilians at War Next to the Sheriff

Next to the Sheriff

each commanded by a lieutenant colonel

when to get up and when to retire

a territory under British influence

35027 - “Virgil! Quick Come See!” 1860s Woman Shouting WarPark - Civilians at War Next to the SheriffVirgil! Quick Come See! 1860s Woman Shouting When the American Civil War commenced women had to step into the roles left open by husbands, brothers, and fathers answering the call to arms. With the husbands gone, often never to return, they had to plant and harvest crops, feed animals, and operate farm machinery along with their previous daily work of domestic and familial chores. Their daily uniform was a simple work dress worn without crinoline