Way to go, Ohio! Ohio Civil War Show
Military buffs have reason to celebrate at Ohio Civil War Show
Large crowds converged on the Mansfield, Ohio, Fairgrounds March 3-4 for two days of historical significance and entertainment for both families and military collectors. Although billed as a Civil War show with period cannon firings and the C.W. Fife & Drum presentations along with hearing the Gettysburg Address recited by a modern day Abraham Lincoln, many periods of history were represented.
One of four large buildings featured dealers with a variety of items for sale from WWI, WWII and military collectibles of all eras. Spectators could enjoy a U.S./German living history encampment and displays by the Marlboro Volunteers Museum display of military vehicles. Reenactors in full uniform simulating bayonet charges, and on Sunday the 73rd OVI Regiment Band entertained a large crowd of spectators.
Many major military dealers and collectors attracted standing-room-only crowds to see a variety of uniforms, military hardware, rifles and muskets, handguns and medals and insignia from the Revolutionary period to Desert Storm. Historical displays, military photographs, and other collectibles provided an exciting day for all enthusiasts who attended.
With hundreds of military dealers and collectors showing off the best of their collections, it was a two-day feast for every type of military enthusiast.
David Burrows is a retired educator and life long military collector. He started collecting as a teenager. David was a physics teacher for 37 years with the Pittsburgh Public schools. He is a frequent contributor to Military Trader as well as the OMSA Journal. His other passion with British cars has resulted in many feature stories both in US publications as well as international publications over the last 30 years.
