Info for the General event, Camps are open to the public. Please come and join us, ask questions, and learn more about our American History.
Schedule of events: July 4-6, 2024 9:00 am Camps open 10:00 am Flags of the Civil War – Community Fly 10:00 am Sick Call – Union Camp (Brand new activity at this event!) 10:30 am Cavalry Warm-ups – Battlefield 10:30 am Parlor Talk – Maryland Line 10:45 am Battle Preview- Battlefield 11:00 am Morning Battle – Battlefield Noon Artillery Demo – On Battlefield near Artillery Park 12:30 pm Medical Demo – Union Aid Station – 1st Minnesota Civilian Camp 2:00 pm Fashion Show – Battlefield Bleachers 2:45 pm Battle Preview - Battlefield 3:00 pm Afternoon Battle – Battlefield 4:00 pm Camps Close
Schedule of Events: July 7, 2024 9:00 am Camps open 9:15 am Joint Church Service – Sunday only – Community Fly 10:00 am Flags of the Civil War – Community Fly 10:00 am Sick Call – Union Camp 10:30 am Cavalry Warm-ups – Battlefield 10:30 am Parlor Talk – Maryland Line 10:45 am Battle Preview- Battlefield 11:00 am Morning Battle – Battlefield Noon Artillery Demo – On Battlefield near Artillery Park 12:30 pm Medical Demo – Union Aid Station – 1st Minnesota Civilian Camp 2:00 pm Camps Close
July 4, 2024 Special Night Event!!
Time is at dusk: This is a Night Fire Event – (small fee of $5 at gate to attend. Camps remained closed during event). This is the first time we will be open for the general public to enjoy this special, normally after hours event!! Please be courteous and follow directions, join us during the day time to see the camps. But for this event, we will be firing cannons, and rifles at night, it's a specular show of flame and spark. (Rumor has it we may have a special steam or coal engine guest(s) join us as well.
Event info for Members/reenactors only: July 2- Battalion Representatives layout the camps July 3- Reenactors arrive to set up their camps. July 4-7- The Living History Event! July 4- Night fire is mandatory for all combatants to attend to maximize the show! July 7- Wagons are allowed back into camp at 2:30pm.
Above ground fires are permitted. Dogs must be kept on leash at all times!
Picture Credit: Ray Shirley, Powerland 2022, Night Fire.