Civil War Era Military Tent Display with Surveying Equipment
Sunday, April 12th, 2026 at 4:21:32 PM · 2026/Big Boy and Train Museum in Sacramento
This museum exhibit displays a Civil War era military encampment scene featuring a canvas tent with wooden support poles. Inside, a simple wooden table holds papers and camp supplies, including a bottle and what appears to be a candle holder. In the foreground, a brass surveying instrument or transit is displayed in an open wooden case on a concrete block base. The tent's golden-beige canvas creates warm lighting, while period-appropriate bedding and supplies complete the authentic historical recreation. The exhibit offers visitors a glimpse into the working conditions and equipment used by military personnel during the 1860s.
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