A reading about the behind-the-scenes stories of Revolutionary and Civil War reenactors.
Every year, across the U.S., thousands of reenactors stage the bloodiest battles fought in America. Pursuing total authenticity, they fire muskets, chew hardtack, and wear handmade period clothing in brutal weather. Drawing on a series of interviews with Revolutionary and Civil War reenactors, "How to Load a Musket" offers a unique look at this all-consuming hobby and the people who practice it, as they find themselves caught in the crosshairs of a national battle over how history is told.
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