We had a fantastic weekend and saw some amazing sights. My Southern born wife did had a little difficulty mixing with a bunch of Yankees though.
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We saw this collection in the Old State Capitol, all but one of these were authentic:
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Then on the reenactment of Lincoln's funeral procession just about every person was carrying what looked to be an original weapon.
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