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We craft authentic handmade tinware that brings history home. Functional art that honors the past. Needless to say Jim Feavel is a top craftsman in his trade.

From faithful historical reproductions for reenactors to original designs for everyday use, each piece is carefully handcrafted using traditional methods. Dixie Tinworks is a home based business where Jim Feavel creates Handmade reproduction and original tinware. He is also one of the few tinsmiths who make replicas of the Squibb Medical Pannier Tins

Jim has his work displayed in numerous museums

in the United States and has created numerous items for the Smithsonian Institute to be used and displayed during their recent Civil War event held in Washington D.C.

26/06/2026

On June 26, 1862, the 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 began near Richmond, Virginia.

Over the course of seven days, Confederate forces under General Robert E. Lee launched a series of attacks against Union General George B. McClellan's Army of the Potomac. The fighting involved hundreds of thousands of soldiers and ultimately forced the Union army to retreat from the outskirts of Richmond.

The Seven Days Battles marked a major turning point in the Eastern Theater and helped establish Lee's reputation as one of the Confederacy's most influential commanders.

Interested in learning more? The American Battlefield Trust has an excellent overview of the campaign:

📖 https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/seven-days-battles

19/06/2026

𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥

Answer: 𝐂) 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

A haversack was a cloth bag carried over the shoulder and used primarily for transporting a soldier's food. Hardtack, salt pork, coffee, sugar, and other rations were commonly stored inside.

While soldiers might tuck away small personal items from time to time, the haversack's main purpose was to keep food close at hand during marches and in camp.

It was one of the most recognizable pieces of a soldier's everyday gear.

18/06/2026

𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮

A soldier in camp is told to fill his haversack. What would he most likely put inside?

A) Extra ammunition
B) Personal letters
C) Food rations
D) Firewood

What's your guess? Comment below!

15/06/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Shaving Mug

This Shaving Mug is a reproduction of a style used by both Union and Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. It features a wire-reinforced rim, a sturdy handle, and a square compartment designed for dipping and holding a shaving brush.

Handcrafted with historical accuracy in mind, it’s a unique addition to any Civil War impression or collection.

👉 Learn more at www.dixietinworks.com

13/06/2026

Every reenactor has that one piece of gear they never head to an event without. What’s the one item in your kit that you’d replace 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 if it went missing?

Tell us what it is and why it’s earned a permanent spot in your camp setup!

11/06/2026

Here are a few ways our 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 can be used:

• Lighting your campsite after dark
• Reading or writing in your tent
• Illuminating cooking and camp chores
• Adding authenticity to a living history display
• Displaying as part of a period collection

Simple, practical, and built on a design that has stood the test of time.

👉 How do you use your lantern in camp? Let us know in the comments!

09/06/2026

Looking for something simple to make around the fire?

Fried apples with nuts are an easy way to turn a few basic ingredients into a warm side dish or dessert.

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
2–3 apples, sliced
A small amount of butter or bacon grease
Sugar to taste
Cinnamon (optional)
¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
1️⃣ Melt the butter or grease in a skillet over the fire.
2️⃣ Add the sliced apples and cook until they begin to soften.
3️⃣ Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
4️⃣ Stir in the chopped nuts.
5️⃣ Continue cooking until the apples are tender and lightly caramelized.

Serve warm and enjoy by the campfire!

07/06/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Personal Coffee Pot

For many Civil War soldiers, coffee was a daily ritual and one of the most anticipated parts of camp life.

Our Personal Coffee Pot is a smaller version designed for one or two people, making it ideal for a quiet morning in camp or around the fire. It stands 5½” tall, holds 28 ounces, and features a hinged lid, so there’s no need to worry about setting it down or losing it.

Simple, practical, and built for everyday use.

👉 Learn more at www.dixietinworks.com

04/06/2026

June was often one of the most intense months of the Civil War.

With spring rains fading and roads becoming more passable, armies launched major campaigns, marched long distances, and fought some of the war’s hardest battles. Soldiers spent their days moving between camps, digging fortifications, standing picket duty, and enduring the heat that came with the start of summer.

In 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟴𝟲𝟰, Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee were locked in the brutal Overland Campaign. Battles such as Cold Harbor and the opening movements toward Petersburg turned June into a month remembered for relentless marching, trench digging, and heavy casualties.

For a deeper look at the campaigns that shaped June 1864, this is an excellent read from the American Battlefield Trust: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/overland-campaign-1864

29/05/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Reflector Oven

Before modern ovens, there was the “tin kitchen.”

This Reflector Oven is a reproduction of the style used from the late 1700s onward, designed to sit in front of an open fire and reflect heat onto the food. It allowed for baking and roasting right at the hearth, no built-in oven required.

It features a side slot for a spit, making it versatile for various cooking methods. Measuring 16" wide, 12" high, and 11" deep (excluding legs and handles), it’s well-suited for living history cooking, demonstrations, or use at home.

👉 Learn more at www.dixietinworks.com

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