Edward Ball, dragoon sergeant: Living History Presentation

It seems that every time Edward Ball was issued a new and different Military Hat, it also came with a fresh set of new adventures and locations with us now, back to 19th Century History with Sgt. Ball, as he reminisces on his 39-year career as a Soldier, Dragoon, Cavalry, and Frontier Officer his earliest days as an Infantryman, serving with General Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War, to his final career duty as a Major, commanding Ft. Meade in South Dakota, he had a ring-side seat in all the conflicts in between. He fought in 2 major wars, (the Mexican and Civil War,) and numerous skirmishes big and small with Southwest, Northwest, and Midwest Indians his time spent at Ft. Walla Walla was brief, only about 7 months total, it was significant, as he was an important participant in both the Steptoe and Wright Campaigns of 1858 Ball is portrayed by actor/reenactor and avid history researcher Lyle Gleason, who brings over 40 years experience to his shows.