Civil War Encampment

I visited the Civil War Encampment at Century Village in Burton, Ohio on May 28, 2022. It was a fascinating experience to intermingle with reenactors in authentic, period-correct dress. The experience was even more overwhelming as is staged amid a collection of 18th century buildings that actually stood during the time of the war. I met many people along the way, and began shooting the moment I stepped through the gate. As always, I focused on people that exhibited characteristics that I associate with historic photos. It’s very difficult to quantify, I just know it when I see it. Here are some of the portraits and scenes that I captured along the way. Photos have been time-regressed to appear as if they were actually taken in the mid 19th century. Thanks to everyone for posing!

Written and photographed by Dave Dreimiller