2. Civil War Costumes Civil War Dress-up Day Friday, April 18th

3. Types of Costumes Southern Belle N/S Officer Wounded Soldier Abe Lincoln Jefferson Davis Nurses Plantation Owners Women as soldiers Matthew Brady

4. How to make your own: Hit second hand stores Ask neighbors, relatives and/or former MMS students Craft, fabric and party stores have lots of inexpensive goodies

5. You can also rent: “Costume Rental” in the yellow pages: Costume Castle,742-898-1053 Route 8 Spotlight Costumes, 412-381-7733, East Carson Street Abmayr Costume Service, 412-638-7369 Liberty Avenue Costume World, 412-281-3277, Smallman St. Vintage Costumes LLC, 724-887-8255, Scottdale Carol Peluso Costumes, 412-781-9765, Etna Check out the current yellow pages!!!! Remember, this can get a little expensive.

6. What to expect on April 18: You need to wear your costume all day. Gym teachers are very understanding. Bring a camera! Your costume points are based on participation and effort. You will attend all of your regular classes. Afternoon Grande March Parade around the school (weather permitting)

7. For your viewing pleasure…..

11. Confederate Uniforms

12. President Lincoln

13. President Davis

14. Infantry Soldiers

15. U.S. Uniforms

16. U.S Officer Uniforms

17. Confederate Officer Uniforms

18. Wounded

19. Women as Soldiers

20. Belles supplying the armies

21. Civil War Nurses Civil War Nurse Barbie!

22. Honest Abe!

23. The End