By Jessica Moore

Staff Writer

The historic Lairdland Farm House held its 7th Annual Living History Event last weekend. The event was very informative. Children from Cornersville Elementary even took a field trip there. The children present seemed to really enjoy the event and were very enthusiastic.

The 19th Alabama Civilian Corp and the 13th U.S. Colored Troops re-enactors set up camp and offered demonstrations of daily life during the Civil War era. They demonstrated what simple chores like doing laundry, washing dishes, and cooking was like during the Civil War. The re-enactors were even cooking a ham over an open fire.

At one tent a person could see what a hospital tent might have looked like; at another one could find a sleeping sheriff. There were covered wagons and women quilting. If one decided to venture into the home they were given the opportunity to admire many Civil War artifacts, including uniforms, ladies' wear, swords, guns, and so much more. The owner of Lairdland was very knowledgable about the house, its history, and the artifacts within. On the grounds of Lairdland one will find one of two original Traveler's Cottages. (The second is no longer standing.) There is a beautiful garden and the original brick smoke house can be found behind the house along with several other buildings that belong to the home. The Lairdland Farm House is part of the Tennessee Civil War Trails and was the second home in middle Tennessee to receive a marker.