Civil War Times

Civil War reenactor Joe Roberts of Scott City shows Tristan Bates, 4, a pair of binoculars similar to those used during the Civil War during Family Days at the Museum- Civil War Times Saturday, Feb. 15, at the River Campus.

A tea setting sits on a table during the Civil War during Family Days at the Museum- Civil War Times Saturday, Feb. 15, at the River Campus.

Civil War reenactor Joe Roberts of Scott City shows attendees a Sharps rifle during Family Days at the Museum - Civil War Times Saturday, Feb. 15, at the River Campus.

Hope Eddleman shows Landon Bollinger, 6, how to make a paper flower during Family Days at the Museum - Civil War Times Saturday, Feb. 15, at the River Campus.

A paper flower sits on a table during the Civil War during Family Days at the Museum- Civil War Times Saturday, Feb. 15, at the River Campus.

Springfield 1861 muskets on display during the Civil War during Family Days at the Museum- Civil War Times Saturday, Feb. 15, at the River Campus.

Ruth Kasten shows Josiah French how to make a do nothing, a homemade toy constructed from a button and string, during Family Days at the Museum - Civil War Times Saturday, Feb. 15, at the River Campus.

Pistols on display during the Civil War during Family Days at the Museum- Civil War Times Saturday, Feb. 15, at the River Campus.

Jerry Kasten demonstrates how to load a musket during the Civil War during Family Days at the Museum- Civil War Times Saturday, Feb. 15, at the River Campus.

Attendees gather for a presentation on tea during the Civil War during Family Days at the Museum- Civil War Times Saturday, Feb. 15, at the River Campus.