Lt. Worden Re-enactment

Re-enactment of a Civil War hero - Lt. Worden. Lt. Worden was the commander of the Monitor during the battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac. It was fascinating learning about his position as commander and about the importance of the navy (especially how important iron clad ships became) in the Civil War. 

My three sons with Lt. Worden.

JJ found the telescope intriguing. This is an authentic telescope from the Civil War. 

Lt. Worden giving his presentation / talk.

He brought two Civil War flags with him to discuss. His entire outfit is an authentic replication of a navy officer's uniform from the Civil War era. The gold on the hat and coat is real gold. Only officers that could afford it would have had the gold band put on their hat. Many would have gone without the band if funds were not available. The men had to pay for the uniform through deductions from their pay.