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Civil War Days

18th Anniversary Civil War Days 2013 Reenactment

October 19-20, 2013

Civil War Days Our Civil War event has grown to one of the best in the state! Over 500 re-enactors participate in this annual event. Relive History with President Lincoln, or General Thomas. There are live horses, booming cannons, and a spectacular battle scene! Come experience a piece of American History at our "battlefield." It's a weekend you won't want to miss!

Battle Times:

2:00 p.m. - Saturday, October 19, 2013
2:00 p.m. - Sunday, October 20, 2013

Be sure to arrive at least 1/2 hour early to walk up the hill to the Battlefield! The Battle scenes are the same on both days, so choose whichever day fits your schedule. Tickets are required for the battle (see below).

Admission:

We charge a small entrance fee for the Battlefield Reenactment only. All other Civil War activities are free to the public. (We encourage online purchases by offering a discount.)

Online Purchase Price: $5 for adult (age 12 & older); $3 for child (age 11 & below)
Day of the Battle Price: $6 for adult (age 12 & older); $4 for child (age 11 & below)

Re-enactors:

If you are a reenactor and interested in being part of this event, please use our online registration information, forms, requirements, and schedule.

18th Anniversary Civil War Days 2013 Schedule of Events

Saturday, October 19, 2013

TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
10:00	Camps open to public
10:30	Military Demonstrations	Corral
11:00	First Person Competition	Machine Shed
11:30	Rise of the Generals 1862	Machine Shed
Noon	Drill for Adults and Kids	Behind the Engine Shop
12:30	Cooking Competition	Front of Engine Shop
1:00	Mr. Lincoln Speaks	Machine Shed
1:30	Union Generals' Council of War	Battlefield
2:00	The Battle of Perryville - Opening Remarks	Battlefield
2:30	The Taking of Parson's Battery	Battlefield
3:00	Medical Demonstration	Union Camp
3:30	Mr. Lincoln gives a statement to the public	Machine Shed
4:00	Camp closed to public. Pumpkins are for sale right now!

Sunday, October 20, 2013

TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
9:00	Non-Denominational Church Service
10:00	Camps open to public
10:30	Military Demonstrations	Corral
10:30	Fashion Show	Engine Shop
11:30	The Generals' Press Conference
Noon	Mr. Lincoln Speaks	Machine Shed
Noon	Drill for Adults and Kids	Behind the Engine Shop
1:00	Confederate Generals' Council of War	Machine Shed
1:30	Pre-Battle Activities	Battlefield
2:00	Battle of Perryville, Confederate Assault on Starkweather's Hill	Battlefield
2:45	Medical Demonstration	Union Camp
3:00	Civil War Round Table Discussion	Machine Shed
3:30	Camps close & Living Historians head for home. Now is the time to buy your pumpkins!