U.S.S. Fort Henry Living History Reenactors of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps portraying the sailors and marines as an infantry expeditionary force during the Civil War.
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Recent Photos
     Most of the photos you find on our site were not posed, so they correctly show exactly what we look like and what we do.  Some of the photos were sent to us from spectators and some were taken by unit members or their family.  A few were taken by media and professionals, so before you copy photos, please check our copyright policy.
     As of May 26, 2008, Lesters Studios will supply us with photos.  (Their photographs are identified.)  Please visit their site to view these and more excellent photographs.

Battle of Ballast Point - October  4 & 5, 2008
      This event war the 145th Anniversary (landing on Oct. 16, 1863 with the battle on the next day) of the original battle between the U.S. Navy and the local Confederate forces.  The U.S.S. Fort Henry portrayed men form the U.S.S. Tahoma.
Sailors and Marines Landing Confederate Defenders
Confederate Defenders "The Crew"
      
Heritage Village Skirmish - May 17, 2008
(Video of the trial)

Prisoner guard (C) Lesters StudiosPrisoners break (C) Leters Studios
All is quiet in camp Forming up for the parade
On the battlefield Ready for parade

"The Battle of Ballast Point" (held at Fort De Soto Park) 2/23-24, 2008

Guarding prisoners

Brooksville Raid January 19-20, 2008
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Camp begins to take shape the day before.  During the sever storm, the sailor still ate!

Lew waiting for the artillery barrage to cease.


 

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