Civil War Battle Reenactments Events & Reenacting Info

Corinth Civil War Heritage Day and Confederate Memorial Day
Corinth, MS
wellis@tsixroads.com

April 26-27, 2008 www.battleofcorinth.com
The Col. W. P. Rogers Camp # 321 Sons of Confederate Veterans is again organizing the 16th Annual two-day event to commemorate Confederate Memorial Day and the sacrifices made by our ancestors. We would like for you and your fellow compatriots to join with us in these weekend activities. You will get to camp on the grounds of the Historic Verandah-Curlee House in historic downtown Corinth; Ms. There will be an opportunity to skirmish on some of the same land where the actual fighting took place in October 1862. You will get to experience this fighting in the same place it took place in the Battle of Corinth. We will furnish firewood, water, and supper Saturday evening. For the public there will be period music, a large display of confederate flags, vendors selling civil war items, and a large civil war relic display. A Memorial service at historic Battery Robinette on Sunday honoring our Confederate ancestors will highlight the weekend. We need for you to help us honor and pay respect to all the Confederate soldiers who fought and died for the cause that they believed in. All activities are free to all attendees and participants. If you would like additional information please contact Buddy Ellis at wellis@tsixroads.com or give me a call in the evening at 662-286-6779.

Las Mariposas Civil War Days
Mariposa, CA
(866) 425-3366

April 25-27, 2008 www.thecivilwardays.com
The most Authentic Civil War Reenactment West of the Rockies! The location of our event is Longs’ Mariposa Ranch, in historical Mariposa, CA, the location of the Las Mariposas Land Grant and once the home of John Charles Fremont. Friday is a no cost Education Day dedicated solely to registered schools, with educational stations for Civil War Presentations for all attending students. There will also be a battle reenactment on Friday complete with tactical foot and horse skirmishes and cannon fire. Saturday and Sunday both include two battles each day, with a host of other events coinciding with battle reenactments. On Saturday, the public is also invited to attend a May Day Celebration, Parade, and Civilian Tea at the Mayors Tent Camp. There will be a FREE Saturday lunch meal for all reenactors and sutlers. Saturday night will also be host downtown Mariposa, to an authentic Civil War Dinner and Dance, with Buffalo Stew, Field Green Salad, Apple Pandowdy, Shoe Fly Pie, and other Civil War era desserts. On Sunday, the public is also invited to attend a morning Church Service to be held at 10:00 A.M. A variety of period sutlers and food vendors will be on site. For more information, please visit our website. This event is sponsored by the N.C.W.A., Longs’ Mariposa Ranch, the Las Mariposas Civil War Group, the County of Mariposa, Mariposa Tourism Board, and the Mariposa Chamber of Commerce.

Civil War Preservation Trust Annual Conference Springfield, MO 301-665-1400	April 17-20, 2008 www.civilwar.org/travelandevents/ac2008.htm This is not a reenactment per se, but we thought it was a worthwhile event to list. The Civil War Preservation Trust works to save historic battlegrounds. The conference will take you to Springfield, Mo. for War in the Ozarks: Trans-Mississippi and Missouri.

White Hall Civil War Days
White Hall, IL
217-927-4301
gengrant1865@yahoo.com

April 12-13, 2008 www.geocities.com/gengrant1865/CivilWarDaysinWhiteHall2008.html
The 4th Annual Civil War Days, or our "Battle of Shiloh" will be held April 12-13, 2008. The location of the event is one mile east on Lincoln Street just off Hwy. 67. Battles between the Blue and the Gray will be both Saturday and Sunday afternoons. There will be a FREE Saturday evening meal for all reenactors and sutlers. A Ladies Tea with program will be held Saturday morning. The Grand military ball with refreshments and live period music will be Saturday night in the Big Tent. An old-fashioned church service will be held on Sunday at 9 A.M. Bounty is offered for the first 20 pre-registered mounted cavalry and for the first 10 artillery pieces. Campaign medals are offered to the first 200 pre-registered troops. School Days is Friday, April 11, and we are expecting about 1000 school children that day. Schools may pre-register for school days with Amber Nash at anash@northgreene.com. Period sutlers and food vendors will be on site. For more information on our Civil War Days, please contact Mark Brown at 217-927-4301 or email him at gengrant1865@yahoo.com. This event is sponsored by the North Greene Chamber of Commerce.

Battle of Port Jefferson Jefferson, TX	May 1-4, 2008 www.jefferson-texas.com/BattleofPortJefferson/tabid/2196/Default.aspx The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2008 reenactment: the largest reenactment in Texas with battles, ball, parade and tour of homes. At the Tuscumbia Ranch - owned by the Key Family

Jones-Imboden Raid
Rowlesburg, WV

May 3-4, 2008 www.rowlesburg.org
A reenactment of the Jones-Imboden Raid in Rowlesburg, WV when General W.E. "Grumble" Jones led an attack on the town to destroy the vital B & O railroad bridge and the famous Tray Run Viaduct. Union forces under the command of General Charles Hill defended the town with 250 soldiers and townsmen. Union forces were outnumbered 1500 to 250 but were successful in turning back "Jones' Raiders" and preserving "Lincoln's Lifeline". Union and Confederate camps will be represented and a weekend full of activities will be presented, including a wild game dinner and old-fashioned hoe-down, along with reenactments of the Battle of Greenland Gap and the Battle of Rowlesburg.

5th Annual Battle in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Old Fort, NC
828-659-6377
cordellcsa@yahoo.com

May 31-Jun 1, 2008 camp379.scv.org/
Witness History as it comes back to life during re-creations of Historical Battles of The War for Southern Independence with Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery. Medical and Civilian exhibits. See camp life of Soldiers during the Nation’s Bloodiest War. Watch as 100’s of soldiers stand shoulder to shoulder and blaze away at their enemy. Food, Sutlers, Vendors, Local Crafts, Local Bluegrass Musicians will provide entertainment. Saturday Night Bluegrass Pickin’, Sunday Morning Church Service, 1860’s Fashion Show and more. Saturday Evening meal, ice, water, straw and firewood provided by SCV Camp 379, “The McDowell Men”, to all pre-registered participants. Flat camping areas. Some modern intrusions but we’re working on that. “Best Looking Camp” and “Best Company Drill” competition with prizes. Half the proceeds will go toward the re-construction of Pre-Revolutionary War site, Davidson’s Fort. Half the proceeds will go toward “The McDowell Men” Camp 379 McDowell County Confederate Veterans Headstone Project. Money well spent to help save our Heritage and Culture.

Battle of Holden
Holden, MO
lilreb1@hughes.net

May 3-4, 2008 www.cityofholden.com/reenactment.htm
Event In honor of Holden Missouri's 2008 Sesquicentennial celebration Holden invites the public to a Civil War Reenactment held on May 3rd and 4th at Holden's city lake. This is a Maximum Effort Event sanctioned by the Missouri Civil War Reenactor's Association, Sponsoring Unit is the Missouri 2nd, Artillery. Local period time vendors wanting to participate should contact Mike Roderman at 573-548-0112 to reserve your space. Holden is a growing community located 30 miles east of Lee's Summit. From Lee's Summit take 50 highway east to 131 highway south to Holden. From I-70 Highway take the Odessa exit and follow 131 Highway South to Holden. Watch for Civil War directional signs. See website for more info.

Battle of Sacramento McLean County, KY 270-781-6858	May 16-18, 2008 www.battleofsac.com Nathan Bedford Forrest's First Battle, largest cavalry in Kentucky. Will include: Parade, Cemetery Dedication, Tea, Cavalry Races, Living History/School Days, Memorial Services, Battlefield Ball. Don't miss this unique experience. Visit our website or call (270) 781-6858 for more information.

Stand of Colors
Kansas City, MO
816-808-9991

May 17-18, 2008 www.standofcolors.org
Re-enactments of the Missouri and Kansas 1864 Civil War area border campaigns are in the final planning stages and the unique pageant will begin on Friday, May 16th with Education Day (closed to the public), and then open to the public on Saturday and Sunday with live action all day, each day. STAND OF COLORS is sponsored by the Kansas City Rotary Club as a fund raiser for the Club’s local Youth Camp This is the largest re-enactment event of Civil War battles in this area ever to be held in Kansas City, Missouri. Some 15,000 – 20,000 spectators are expected to attend the two-day event at the 400-plus acre Jerry Smith Park, 139th and Holmes, a part of the Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreational system. Terry Crowder, the pageant’s re-enactment coordinator, added that Battlefield Musical Concerts, displays of Civil War artifacts, Women’s Fashion shows and Teas, a unique “Dusk” Battle on Saturday, a “Grand Ball” on Saturday evening, cooking demonstrations and tours of the “camps” would also be included in the events. The First Kansas Colored, formed in 1862, under the leadership of Kansas City’s Jimmy Johnson, will also take part. On Sunday “THE MAIN BATTLE” begins at 1:30 p.m. with events concluding at approximately 4 o’clock. Camps will be open to the public both mornings.

Lehigh Valley Civil War Days
Whitehall Township, PA
info@campgeiger.org

June 13-15, 2008 www.campgeiger.org
Camp opens Friday at 5pm and closes Sunday at 3pm. Battles & Skirmishes, Infantry and Artillery Firing Demonstrations, living history scenarios, Camp Life, Civil War Music & Cooking displays, Saturday evening candlelight tour. Civil War Period impressions Only, Military & Civilian. No fee. Free admission & parking. Sutlers by invitation. For information, Directions and Registration,Email:info@campgeiger.org or Visit the Website

Battle of Chaplin Creek
Franklin Grove, IL
(815) 645-8695

June 20-21, 2008 www.chaplincreek.com/calendar.html
Sponsored by the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society & hosted by Battery G, 2nd Illinois Light Artillery. Needed are Civilian re-enactors to man the village stores, the blacksmith shop, the village jail, the schoolhouse, etc. We need Union and Confederate Infantry, Cavalry, Medical, (Artillery by invitation only). Amenities supplied include: Hay and straw for horses, Ice for battles, Saturday evening meal, Bounties for horses and artillery, Civil War Ball Saturday evening to Honor Battery G’s 35th year in Civil War reenacting Ladies Tea and Fashion show Saturday morning, President and Mrs. Lincoln to appear, Court Martial and execution of a Confederate Spy, Period Church services Sunday morning. On Friday evening, June 20th from 7:00 to 11:00, live music including blue grass, folk music and country western will be provided by the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society for reenactors and other guests. Reenactors and Suttlers: For more information or registration, please contact Major Wayne Henson of Battery G at 6213 East Plucker Road; Stillman Valley, IL 61084. Phone: (815) 645-8695 or e-mail: battgcmdr@aol.com or Captain Del Tedrick at 8189 Kelly Road; Winnebago, IL 61088. Phone: (815) 963-1583 or e-mail: deltedcw@outdoors.net. Visitors: For more information including tickets please contact Jim Tanquary of the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society at (815) 990-5090 or jtanquary@chaplincreek.com.

March to Destiny
Shippensburg, PA
717-530-1259

June 27-29, 2008 www.marchtodestiny.com/
Prior to the Battle of Gettysburg, the Confederate troops invaded & took over the town of Shippensburg, PA. The annual March to Destiny event will feature re-enactors of Union and Confederate soldiers. Come & re-live this experience as we recreate history. Camps open at 5:00 p.m. Friday & close 3:00 p.m. Sunday. Sutlers arrive –selling their wares. Some of the scheduled events will be: foraging for food; a morning and afternoon skirmish will be held in the middle of town, followed by a parade of all participants. Activities are planned for the children. Visit an authentic One Room Red Schoolhouse! Walk through the living history encampments & hear stories about their battles. A Victorian Ball will be held on Saturday evening. Sunday-a tactical battle with artillery, infantry, & Calvary ensues. What a sight to behold—Cannons blaring, guns shooting, troops running for cover! It’s awesome! For further information, registration, etc. – visit our website

Civil War Era Lawn Party
West Chicago, IL
630-231-3376
wchistory@yahoo.com

June 14, 2008 www.westchicago.org
Celebrate Flag Day in an historic way with the Friends of the West Chicago City Museum. From 1:30-4:00pm, families and friends are invited to a Civil War Era Summer Lawn Party at the Currier Reed home, 241 E. Washington Street. This event offers something for everyone. Civil War era children's games will be played from 2:00-3:30pm on the spacious, rolling lawn of this 1856 home. Children will also make flags from the Civil War period. As guests partake of beverages and desserts, they will delight in authentic Civil War period music presented by the Battlefield Balladeers. President and Mrs. Lincoln will of course be in attendance, and the President will deliver his Flag Day speech and read children a story on the house steps. Arvilla Currier, the daughter of a Civil War soldier, will welcome you to the her home. See website for ticket information.

200th Birthday Commemoration of Jefferson Davis
Fairview, KY
(270) 889-6100

June 7-8, 2008 parks.ky.gov/findparks/histparks/jd/
The Kentucky Department of Parks is hosting a living history weekend to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Finis Davis at the Jefferson Davis State Historic Site in Fairview, Kentucky, near Hopkinsville. The park is the site of Davis’ birth in Kentucky and has a 351-foot concrete obelisk to commemorate the spot. The event will feature famed Civil War Historian William C. Davis as well as local writers and historians, books signings, a living history encampment, artillery demonstrations, a “Miss Confederacy” contest, period music by Saxton’s Cornett Band, educational living history programs and period sutlers.

Marilla Civil War Weekend
Marilla, NY

July 11-13, 2008 www.94nyh.com
Nineteenth Century Sanitary Fair highlights Marilla’s 5th Annual Civil War Encampment at Marilla Town Park on Three Rod Road. Bonfire Friday Night, Battle Re-enactments and living history on Saturday and Sunday. Open to the public 9am to 5pm and 7 to 10pm on Saturday, 9am to 3pm on Sunday. Period Dance Saturday evening, open to the public, featuring City Fiddle and a Sunday Church Service with other entertainment planned, visit our web site www.94nyh.com for more details. Pre Paid Registrations prior to June 25, 2008 will qualify for the free Saturday evening dinner provided by the event sponsors, Marilla Historical Society and the Town of Marilla. Other sponsors include the 94th NY Co. H, the Daughters and Sons of the Cause, 52nd North Carolina, 9th Texas Company B, and the Eastern Reenactors Association. Modern camping, restroom facilities, firewood, straw and hay provided. $5 pre-registration fee, $8 walk on the day of the event. Sutler Fee is $30.00 per space includes up to 2 people, a free 1/2-page ad in our event program and Saturday evening dinner. Sutler Coordinator Contact Tom Puterbaugh 607-723-4921 Cob9thtexas@aol.com. Reenactor information contact: Mike Krawczyk persnds@verizon.net or Frank Blonski frankie@quixnet.net. 94th New York Co H, P.O. Box 158 Cheektowaga NY 14225.

Annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment
Gettysburg, PA
717-338-1525
gac3@adelphia.net

July 4-6, 2008
Two Battles each day. 145th Commemorative Medal for all registered participants. Massive pyrotechnics for all battles. Usual amentities supplied. Separate Confederate and Federal camps. Extensive living history village with presentations all day. Two Saturday night dances for all registered reenactors. Bounty paid for horses and cannons. Registration fee: $15 before December 31st, $20 from January 1st until March 15th, 2008. No substitutions after June 1st, 2008. There will be no walk-ons at the 145th event. Overall Commander: General Allen Baldwin. For registration packets: Gettysburg Anniversary Committee, P.O. Box 3482, Gettysburg, PA 17325-3482. (717) 338 1525.

The Battle of Dry Creek Sulphur Springs, WV Debbie Kyle	August 16-17, 2008 thebattleofdrycreek.com A 2 day event with skirmishes, live cannon fire and night shoot, and Saturday evening ball. The event ends on the second day with the reenactment of the battle of Dry Creek which took place on August 26, 1863. (Note: our website will have updated dates soon, but basic info is the same as last year).

Civil War Days at Thunder Valley Stables
McKean, PA
814-476-1632

August 15-17, 2008 www.thundervalleystables.net
The largest Civil War Reenactment in NW Pennsylvania is back for it's 4th year! Located on a scenic 125-acre horse farm just 10 miles south of Erie, PA, this event offers a great weekend for reenactors and visitors alike! Battle Renactments both days, Artillery, Cavalry and Infantry, Union and Confederate camps, Ladies' Tea, 1862 Gatling Gun Demonstration, Horse-Drawn Wagon Tours, Period Baseball, Miniature Civil War Display, Sheep to Shawl Demonstration, Rolling Pin Toss, Sutlers, Sunday Service, Civilian Activities, Highly acclaimed tacticle in the woods, Period Ball by lamplight and much more!! A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Erie County Historical Society. For more information, updates, registration, etc. visit our website.

Eckley Miners’ Village Civil War Encampment
Weatherly, PA
570-636-2070

August 16-17, 2008 www.eckleyminers.org
Artillery, cavalry, & infantry units will be conducting drilling, firing, and military camp life demonstrations along with a tactical skirmish between federal and confederate forces. Bounty for cavalry, stipend for powder, firewood and other amenities.Civilians will be setting up camps portraying camp followers, Sanitary & Christian Commission members, political & historical figures from the era. Entertainment will include period music & dancing Saturday evening as well as a town ball game of north verses south. Sunday will include a period interdenominational church service in the camp, with a lemonade social and period music following the service. Other activities include sewing workshop, period demonstrators, & lots of good food. There will be a number of sutlers on site who will be selling reproduction military and civilian clothing and personal items from the era, as well as period journeymen who will demonstrate their nineteenth century skills such as chair caning, paper making, old time medicine, quilting, cooking, & more…

Allison Woods Living History & Reenactment
Statesville, NC
704.873.5976
Gracie11288@msn.com

September 19-21, 2008 www.allisonwoodslivinghistory.com/index.htm
This year we will add to our normal Civil War event by offering an event that will be the first of its kind in the southeastern United States. This is a living history and reenactment event. Visitors will travel throughout the site visiting the various displays and activity venues and interacting with reenactors while learning about wars in American history. Friday is School Days. Help needed and appreciated. Reenactor Friendly and Family Oriented

6th Annual Civil War Reenactment and Living History Weekend
Lake Villa, IL
Bill Hartgrove
mjhartgrove@sbcglobal.net

September 13-14, 2008 www.lake-villa.org
6th Annual Lake Villa Civil War Reenactment and Living History Weekend at Lehmann Mansion 10:00AM-4:00PM. Family friendly event sponsored by Lake Villa Historical Society and Village of Lake Villa. New battlefield; usual amenities plus the great pig roast for reenactors’ Saturday night dinner; Civil War Ball, free tours of Lehmann Mansion for reenactors; flag retirement ceremony by Boy Scouts. Max and Donna Daniels as Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln; Pamela Welcome as Harriet Tubman. Host units: Army of the Cumberland and Camp Douglas. Union and Confederate troops, artillery, infantry, cavalry, new recruits invited. Sutlers (by invitation). For further details and Registration forms, visit our website.Registrar Bill Hartgrove, 319 MacGregor, Lockport, IL 60441 or Lake Villa Historical Society at 847 265-8266 or 847 265-8685.

Battle of Pea Ridge Bentonville, AR Leah Whitehead flower@mynewroads.com	October tbd, 2008 www.peelmansion.org The 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas reenactment will be held Oct 26th-28th,2007. For $5 registration information go to www.peelmansion.org or call 479-273-9664. All amenities will be supplied with 3 battles planned,dance,symposium by noted authors of the battle. The event will be in adjoining Bentonville, Arkansas.

Blackford County Civil War Days
Hartford City, IN

October 10-12, 2008 www.hartfordcitycwdays.com
19th annual anniversary of Blackford County Civil War Days and 14th annual Educational Day. Bounties for first 200 (100 US/CSA) infantry, first twelve full-scale artillery, and first twelve cavalry. Ongoing skirmish up to battle both days, tactical Sunday morning, military ball, payroll, artillery night firing, demonstrations, ladies tea and fashion show. $50 drawing each day for one CS & US soldier. Hay, straw, wood, plus Saturday evening meal provided. Registration free for all persons except sutlers. Sutler fee - $25.00 (donated to the Blackford County Monument Fund). No modern facilities or electrical hook-ups on site. Campground within four miles. Host units are 49th Ind. Vol. Inf., Co. F and 50th Vir. Inf., Co. D. Sponsored by the Blackford County Civil War Reenactment Club. Contact: Orville Uggen, (765) 348-4319, email 34ind@insightbb.com or Robert Uggen, (765) 348-2938, email r.uggen@insightbb.com.

28th Annual Brooksville Raid Festival
Brooksville, FL
352-796-67666
raidplace@earthlink.net

January tbd, 2009 www.raidplace.com
This festival is a re-creation of a civil war battle that happened in Hernando County in July of l864. It is held the 3rd weekend in January every year. We have become the largest civil war reenactment in Florida with over 3700 reenactors and their families participating in 2007, we also had 32 cannons and 78 horses. Pre-registration of cavalry and artillery required for hay and powder bounty. Activities include Blue/Gray Ball, Ladies Tea, 1800's baseball game, mule wagon rides, church service, camps open to public and over 50 Sutlers. All proceeds are split 50/50 between the Boy Scouts and the Heritage Museum. The location is on Hwy. 50 west at the Sand Hill Scout Reservation.

20th Anniversary Ohio Regimental Military Ball
Canton, OH
330-769-3561

February tbd, 2009 www.ormb.com
Located at the Canton McKinley Grand Hotel 320 Market Ave South. Canton, OH 44270. A full day to enjoy! We are featuring sutlers, photographer, afternoon social, cash bar, elegant dinner, and dancing with the Anonymous String Band. Proceeds from this event are used to support Civil War preservation and education. This year's beneficiary will be Civil War Preservation Trust. Early bird reservations are $33.00 per person postmarked by January 4, 2008. Regular registration is $38.00 per person postmarked by February 6th. Registrations must be postmarked by February 6th 2008. The hotel once again is offering a special room rate of $80.00 + tax. Call 1-800-454-5008 by February 1st for rooms. Please specify this event to receive the discount. For event information contact Heather Nichols at 330-769-3561, hnichols25@hotmail.com or Michelle Kolesar at mmmkolesar@hotmail.com.

Victorian Masquerade Ball & Dinner Massillon, OH 330-855-4251 ''	March tbd, 2009 http://www.octagonlr.com/index.htm Full Course Period Dinner, 3rd Floor Ballroom For Your Dancing Pleasure, Ladies Fancies Available, Have Your Image Captured by a Professional Photographer, Victorian Attire and Masque are Requested

Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum 5th Annual Civil War Days Henrietta, NY 585-359-7042 tinkerhomestead@gmail.com	August tbd, 2009 tinkercivilwardays.googlepages.com Battles Saturday and Sunday @1pm, Concert Friday evening, Blue/Gray Dance Saturday evening. Camps open Friday after noon. For more info go to our website