One of the downsides of growing up back west is that I've never gotten to see a Civil War reenactment, with by hobbyists or professionals.
Yes, neither have I, and I live in the South. But, I would enjoy seeing one, it would be fun and interesting!
What's funny is that I've heard of them doing reenactments in other countries like Canada or the UK.  They even held one in Japan when I lived there.
That is funny! I'm surprised by the one in Japan for sure!
Reenactments were pretty popular where I lived.  They would jump on any chance to reenact different historical events or periods of their history.
Yes, I know there is actually a pretty big fan and participant base for it. There are many grown men that not only love history, but jump at the chance to play soldier!
I guess that's what you do if you can't be a real one?  I mean in the Civil War, people were even playing soldier before the real fighting even ended.  Like, fight in the real thing buddy!
Yes, if you want to be a soldier and fight for your country, that's the thing to do!