The Life of the Civil War Soldier
Dates: July 15, 2026
Meets: W from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Sunny Slope Annex
Cost: $0.00
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Please note: this course requires membership in 2025-26 OLLI All-Inclusive Plus (Annual Membership + Unlimited Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer) or 2025-26 SUMMER OLLI Unlimited Courses
The Life of the Civil War Soldier
Instructor: Virgil Moon
Wednesday, July 15 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Sunny Slope Annex
Step into the daily world of the Civil War soldier in this engaging, hands-on workshop. Drawing on over 20 years of experience teaching U.S. history and 30 years as a Civil War reenactor, Virgil Moon brings history to life through stories, visuals, and artifacts.
Participants will explore what life was like for the ordinary soldier, including camp routines, food, shelter, equipment, and the realities of combat. A guided PowerPoint presentation will provide historical context, while a display table will feature reproduction and original items from the period. Attendees will have the opportunity to view and handle select artifacts, offering a tangible connection to the past.
About the Instructor:
Virgil Moon is an Auburn alumnus who taught U.S. history for 23 years and has participated in Civil War reenactments for over 30 years.
Instructor: Virgil Moon
Wednesday, July 15 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Sunny Slope Annex
Step into the daily world of the Civil War soldier in this engaging, hands-on workshop. Drawing on over 20 years of experience teaching U.S. history and 30 years as a Civil War reenactor, Virgil Moon brings history to life through stories, visuals, and artifacts.
Participants will explore what life was like for the ordinary soldier, including camp routines, food, shelter, equipment, and the realities of combat. A guided PowerPoint presentation will provide historical context, while a display table will feature reproduction and original items from the period. Attendees will have the opportunity to view and handle select artifacts, offering a tangible connection to the past.
About the Instructor:
Virgil Moon is an Auburn alumnus who taught U.S. history for 23 years and has participated in Civil War reenactments for over 30 years.
| Fee: | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 1.50 |
Sunny Slope Annex
102 Kimberly DriveAuburn University, AL 36849
Virgil Moon
