Living history at the Arsenal

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David Gibson, is the adjutant of the 79th N.Y. Volunteer Infantry. They were recruited in New York and served all over the South during the Civil War. They were deployed in Beaufort from October 1861 to July 1862. Gibson is shown here with equipment typical of gear used during their time here. Jeff Evans/The Island News

Dinielle Brannon and Kathy Vaselopelos at the Arsenal supporting the 79th New York Volunteer Infantry during the living history encampment on Saturday, Nov. 4. Jeff Evans/The Island News
Robert Strother plays the bagpipes outside the Arsenal during the living history encampment of the 79th New York Highlander Regiment on Saturday, Nov. 4. Jeff Evans/The Island News
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