Virginia Infantry soldier Todd Brighton shoots off a volley of fire on the front green of the Carlyle House at the siege of the War of 1812 exhibit on Saturday, Aug. 18. Photo by Louise Krafft.
Alexandria — Re-enactors in 19th century costumes roamed the grounds and home of John Carlyle on Aug. 18 re-enacting life during the siege of Alexandria during the War of 1812. Todd Brighton, a re-enactor with the First Virginia appeared as a Virginia Infantry soldier on the front green. Inside the museum house, Brighton displayed his collection of early 19th century artifacts that he has happened upon and collected over the years.