Photos: Re-enacting the Battle of Utoy Creek

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A Union cavalryman fires his pistol. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Union artillery heads to the battlefield. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Confederate troops head to the battlefield. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Union troops arrive on the battle scene. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Union soldiers line up their formations. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Union artillery fires on Confederate positions. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Confederate guns return fire. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Union battle lines form. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Spectators watch from the hill overlooking the battle. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Union cavalry awaits deployment. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Union and Confederate cavalry members clash on the battlefield. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Union cavalry members take a break from charging. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

The bugler, previously busy relaying battle calls, plays Taps at the end of the battle reenactment. Bugle calls and signal flags were used to relay critical information to troops and commanders. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Reenactors head back to their encampment as the sun sets. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Confederate cavalry charges towards the Union lines. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Confederate troops fire on the Federal lines. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Flags mark the Union positions. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Union General W. T. Sherman (Dan Cass) (from left), General James McPherson (Scott Thomas) and General Henry Slocum (Dave Bonham) talk about the upcoming battle. Reenactors talk about the Civil War era with students and the public during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. The Battle of Utoy Creek will be reenacted Friday evening, with Kilpatrick's Raid, Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Reenactors walk in the sutlers' area and talk about the Civil War era with students and the public during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. The Battle of Utoy Creek will be reenacted Friday evening, with Kilpatrick's Raid, Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

A reenactor looks at flags in the sutlers' area during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. The Battle of Utoy Creek will be reenacted Friday evening, with Kilpatrick's Raid, Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

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A Union cavalryman fires his pistol. Confederate and Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Utoy Creek during the Atlanta Campaign's Battle of Atlanta re-enactment at the Nash Farm Battlefield Friday, September 19, 2014. Thousands of re-enactors and spectators are expected to descend on Nash Farm Battlefield for this weekend's Battle of Atlanta events starting Friday and ending Sunday afternoon. Kilpatrick's Raid, the Battle of Cheatham's Hill, and Battle of Atlanta will be reenacted Saturday and Sunday. Confederate and Federal troops are in separate encampments about a 1/2 mile apart at the site. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

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