0_Apprentice
Hi! I participate in civil war reenactments sometimes. 
1_Wizard
I think this is cool. I hear they even take place in Canada, the UK, Germany and other countries.
0_Apprentice
There are lots of reenactments for different wars! They are a really interesting way to learn about the weapons and medicine used during that time period.
1_Wizard
I agree. Civil War veterans recreate battles to honor fallen comrades and to teach others about the war history.
0_Apprentice
Exactly! There is one coming up soon to honor the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey. 
1_Wizard
Time magazine predicts there are more than 50,000 reenactors in the United States today. Will you be attending the one in New Jersey?
0_Apprentice
That makes sense - there are so many people that want to learn more about these times in history! I won't be attending the New Jersey reenactment but that is a Revolutionary War battle whereas I am more intrigued by the Civil War. The Gettysburg 155th Anniversary National Reenactment will be this July and I'm thinking of attending that!
1_Wizard
That would be interesting. The Great Reunion of 1913 celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.
0_Apprentice
I heard that was the largest ever Civil War reunion in history. It's wonderful that there could be a peaceful reunion and reenactment to honor our history. 
1_Wizard
Yes, it's all to honor fallen comrades and to teach others and remember our history.