ATLANTIC BEACH, N.C. -- The Civil War is coming back to life at Fort Macon state park in Atlantic Beach. It's all a part of Living History Weekend.

• Volunteers gave visitors first hand look at a soldier's lifestyle, the musket drills and artillery demonstrations.
• Visitors say experiencing it gives them a new perspective.
• Fort Macon State Parks hold Living History Weekend three times a year.

Re-enactors of the First North Carolina volunteers gave visitors first hand look at a soldier's lifestyle, the musket drills and artillery demonstrations.

Through this event, re-enactors hope to keep history alive for generations to come.

Visitors say experiencing it gives them a new perspective.

"It's one thing to sit in class and read about it but to come out here and see the re-enactors, it's a more hands on experience," said Cub Scout Master Brandon Moore.

Fort Macon State Parks hold Living History Weekend three times a year.

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