Targeting the past

Members of the Holmes Brigade, the 24th Missouri unit, and other area reenactors shoot their weapons during Saturday's firing demonstration. It was just one feature of the Civil War Encampment Weekend at the Fort Scott National Historic Site on Saturday and Sunday.

The reenactors also demonstrated marching drills and held a flag raising ceremony.

Other reenactors were on hand to serve as wives, family members, and other personnel key to life at the fort.

Tammy Helm/Tribune photos The Talbot family of Olathe, bide their time during Saturday's Civil War Encampment at the Fort Scott National Historic Site. Sitting in front is Matthew Talbot. Tim Talbot reads a replica Civil War-era newspaper while his wife, Mary, does a little crocheting.The Talbots travel to several reenactments during the year.

Reenactors march past Steve Hall of Kansas City, Mo., who kept the cadence on his drum. The marching drill was one demonstration visitors saw at the Civil War Encampment Weekend at the Fort Scott National Historic Site on Saturday and Sunday.