- MASSENA ? Union and Confederate soldiers battled amid cannon fire this weekend at Robert Moses State Park, Massena. The reenactment, featuring dozens of soldiers dressed in Civil War era uniforms, was hosted by the St. Lawrence County Historical Association and the 15th Alabama Infantry / Alexander's Battery. In addition to battles on Saturday and Sunday, other events open to the public included encampments with infantry, artillery and cavalry drills, demonstrations of Civil War medical treatments, cooking and Victorian games. Reenactor President Lincoln spoke, and well as others on such topics as women spies in the Civil War, soldiers' haversack contents, and the reading of letters soldiers received from home. NCNow photos by Cheryl Shumway. Confederate soldiers charge toward Union soldiers. A Union soldier falls to the ground after being shot. From left, Rick Godin, Tupper Lake, and Rick Bendel, Canton, discuss Civil War field hospitals with medical staff reenactors Bob Tillso
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