Women presenting as men — whether to escape the stifling construct of feminine life or to stay close to husbands or brothers ...

In the Civil War South, death was omnipresent ... mourning,” white southern women announced their grief through their clothing. Wartime shortages prompted some women, unable to purchase ...

Historians in authentic period accurate clothing will demonstrate a variety ... Uniform and Equipment Exhibits: Explore the intricacies of Civil War uniforms, muskets, and everyday tools.