Cavalry History Hunt
This is an activity to be completed during a visit to the SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum. It emphasizes “horse soldiers” throughout a variety of wars covered in the main gallery exhibits.
13. American Revolution Who was the leader of the American cavalry at Cowpens?
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Who saved his life?
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What kind of mounted soldiers carried the Abbeville banner?
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45. Blood and Fire Who commanded the Union cavalry at Trevillian Station (VA14)?
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What was the name of the largest cavalry battle of the Civil War (VA11)?
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6. Palmetto Regiment in the Mexican War (18461848) What materials was the cavalry helmet made of?
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7. South Carolina Arms Manufacture What caliber is the Palmetto Armory pistol that William Wallace owned?
______8. Spirit of War What emblem is on the South Carolina militia sword belt buckle?
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9. Firing on Fort Sumter Where did the owner of the M1851 Colt revolver graduate from?
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10. South Carolina: 1861 What district is Sergeant Henry W. Alewine from in South Carolina?
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11. South Carolina Martial Tradition What cavalry symbol is depicted in a patch on the right collar of Kimberly Hampton’s uniform?
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12. Running the Blockade In what country were the leather artifacts made?
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13. Siege of Charleston What cavalry item was made from a salvaged piece of the USS Keokuk?
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14. The Devil Himself Who was the letter in the case written by?
______15. Supporting the War Effort What material is the saddle bag made of? ______
1618. Battle Front Who carried the short carbine M1856?
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What was the highest military rank of the owner of the .36 caliber revolver?
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Who wore the frock coat and trousers and carried the Colt revolver?
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19. Wade Hampton Who got hit by the grapeshot labeled #11 (look in the bottom drawer)?
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20. Battlefield Medicine Who used the field medical chest in treating Hampton’s Legion?
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2122. Battlefield Pickups and Commemoration Souvenirs In what part of the state did the bullet on display impact Lt. McMahon?
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From whom did T. Liles capture the ring on display?
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