Helena, AR: Reenactment of the Battle of Helena

Turner Randy Baehr talks to a school group about artillery during the Friday School Day on April 13, 2018, at Fort Curtis before the Battle of Helena reenactment in Helena, AR.

A Company K crew fires the Parrott rifle during Saturday action at Fort Curtis during the Battle of Helena reenactment April 14, 2018, in Helena, AR. The original Company K participated in the 1863 battle.

A Company M crew prepares the Woodruff gun for firing during Saturday action at Fort Curtis during the Battle of Helena reenactment April 14, 2018, in Helena, AR. The 1863 battle was one of the few major engagements in which Woodruff guns participated.

Capt. Greg Zelinske directs Union infantry on the walls of Fort Curtis during Saturday action during the Battle of Helena reenactment April 14, 2018, in Helena, AR.

Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, portrayed by E. C. Fields, talks with Turners in camp at Fort Curtis after the battle during the reenactment at Helena, AR, April 14, 2018.

Julia Dent Grant, portrayed by Mrs. Fields, joined with the Turner ladies for a tea at the historic Pillow House in Helena, AR, April 14, 2018.

One resident reported that his rain gauge recorded five inches of rain overnight from Saturday to Sunday. Despite precautions, most participants had wet gear Sunday morning. Winds dropped a number of tents. Sunday’s action was cancelled due to soggy grounds.