USS Cairo (Vicksburg)

On my way back from Colonial Barracks I finally got the opportunity to stop in and see the USS Cairo.  It has always been one of my favorite designs of Civil War Ironclads.  I was amazed at the size of it!  There was a nice little museum but the best part was being able to follow the paths through parts of the boat.  Here are some pictures I took and some comments about them.  I do have to say one thing, I couldn't imagine being inside the casemate when even one of those large guns was fired.  The sound I am sure was deafening!

I hope you enjoy the pictures!

This has to be on your list of battlefields (Vicksburg) to visit that I highly suggest you make.

Last Stand Dan

Historicon 2013 - Museum of the Confederacy

Virginia Regimental Flag Room

At the very end of our Historicon trip we were able to fit in the Museum of the Confederacy before our flight that afternoon our of Richmond.  This is a must see.  It is not very large but the articles within these walls were awe inspiring.  Seeing the Virginia Regimental Flags that flew at Picketts Charge, Jeb Stuart's Feathered Hat and Saber and list goes on of what you will find here.  Again, a small museum packed full of history.

Entrance

The Confederate White House is right beside the museum and you can tour it too.

Front of the White House

Outstanding Displays!

Stuart's Hat, Pistol and Saber!

Took this picture for a color reference when we paint Rebs.

Matt Vigil

Dan Gurule (Me)

Interesting Display of Jackson's Adjutant's Jacket 

Interesting because it has Jackson's Blood on it (zoom in)

Famous Painting we have all seen before

So here is this piece of iron sitting outside.  What is it?  Well, it happens to be the propeller shaft from the Merrimack/Virginia!  

Capitol Building around the corner