File photo History will come to life in Botetourt County this weekend as Buchanan hosts its annual Civil War Weekend from April 24-26 at Buchanan Town Park. The three-day event will feature living history encampments, demonstrations, guided tours and battle reenactments. All activities are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Festivities begin Friday with registration opening at 10 a.m., alongside the Botetourt Artillery Camp and living history displays. Throughout the day, visitors can attend demonstrations and discussions on topics including Civil War-era children’s toys, uniforms and weapons, cannon safety and firing techniques, and period “snake oil” sales...