Sutlers were merchants that followed troops during the Civil War. The merchants who set up during reenactments sell period-style goods to reenactors and the public. Unfortunately, they also sold cheap plastic cap rifles for the children. Somehow that took away from the otherwise accuracy of the merchandise.
Sutler's Row
A sutler's row of merchants selling Civil War period-style merchandise was located just south of the Confederate Camp. Most of the reenactors wore period correct, hand made clothing.