Images of Past New Durham

Civil War Encampments

Every year on the first weekend in October members of the Company A, 12^th New Hampshire Volunteers set up a recruitment camp at 16 Ridge Top Road in New Durham, NH. On both days, spectators can talk to Union Soldiers and observe camp life such as soldiers cooking their food. In Addition to this there is a live demonstration of the enlistment process, such as inspection and plenty of drilling, firing demonstrations, period children’s games and maybe even a sham (a mock battle).

On Sunday Morning the Camp Chaplain holds a period church service.

***Our special thanks to the new Durham Historical Society for their cooperation and assistance in this event, without whose support and generosity this event would not be possible.***

The Enlistment Camp

Corporal Lance Robicheau enjoys his morning coffee

Private Paul Burke stands by the National Colors

“Cookie” cooks up a soldier’s breakfast

Camp Chaplain Hal Hoffner preaches the Gospel

During the Sunday Service

Bayonets at the ready; the Bugler calls Charge

Fire!

The Bugler pauses for a drink

The men of Company A, 12^th New Hampshire SVR