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SUMMARY:Civil War Encampment & Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:Civil War Encampment & Reenactment\nStep Back in Time at Century Village Museum! \nDates: May 24 & 25\, 2025\nLocation: Century Village Museum \nImmerse yourself in history during our annual Civil War Encampment & Reenactment! Witness gripping battles\, explore authentic military camps\, and interact with reenactors portraying soldiers\, civilians\, and medical personnel from the 1860s. This family-friendly event brings the past to life with hands-on activities\, artillery demonstrations\, and stories from one of America’s defining eras. \nHighlights Include: \n\nBattle Reenactments: Thrilling skirmishes showcasing tactics and weaponry of the era.\nLiving History Camps: Wander through Union and Confederate camps to learn about soldiers’ daily lives.\nPeriod Crafts & Trades: Watch blacksmithing\, candle-making\, and other 19th-century skills.\nCivil War Medicine: Discover era-specific medical practices and tools.\nKids’ Activities: Try on uniforms\, participate in drills\, and enjoy old-fashioned games.\nGrand Evening Ball & Dinner (6:00PM – 10:00 PM): Cap off your day with an elegant 1860s-style evening! Don period attire (optional)\, enjoy a traditional dinner\, and dance to live music under the stars. Separate ticket required.\n\nMeet:   \n\nMajor General and Mrs. James A. Garfield\nMajor General William Tecumseh Sherman\nMajor General Winfield Scott Hancock\nPresident Jefferson Davis and Vice President Alexander Stephens\nMore to be added.\n\n\nSpecial (Free) Programs (with more in planning):\n\n  Connivers in Corsets by Barbara Toncheff\n  Ladies’ Tea featuring Mrs. Lucretia Garfield and her peers.\n  Civil War Trivia for Kids\n  Civil War Trivia for Adults\n  Presentation by General and Mrs. Garfield\n  Flags of the Civil War\n  Music by the Civil War Songbird.\n\n\nNew Features of Civil War Weekend:\n\n  Flags of the Civil War Display\n  Community History Book Exchange\n  Student Gallery of Poetry\, Art\, Music\, Short Stories\n  Displays by Civil War-related organizations\n  Visit the Geauga County America 250 Information Booth\n\nTicket Prices: \n\nAdults (11+): $12\nKids (4–10): $6\nKids Under 3: FREE\nDaytime event tickets available online or at the gate. Proceeds support Century Village Museum’s preservation efforts.\n\nPlan Your Visit: \n\nDaytime Hours: Gates open 10:00 AM–5:00 PM each day. Battle reenactments occur at scheduled times (check website for details).\nEvening Ball & Dinner: Begins at 6:00 PM. Advance registration recommended— Download the registration form for ticket info and attire guidelines.\nBring a camera! Photo opportunities abound with reenactors in period attire.\nFood vendors and museum exhibits onsite during daytime hours.\n\nCivil War Grand Evening Ball & Dinner: \nJoin us for an elegant evening at the Civil War Grand Evening Ball & Dinner. Tickets are $35 per adult. \nReenactors dressed in uniform or appropriate period attire are eligible for a discounted rate of $25. All tickets include dinner and live music featuring a caller to guide the dances. \nTime & Date: Saturday\, May 24th | 6:00PM – 10:00PM \nGeauga County Historical Society\n40th Anniversary Civil War Weekend\nSchedule of Events: Saturday\, May 24\, 2025\nWhite Tent\n\nAll Day – Children’s Civil War Activities\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Musical Performance: The Raccoon County Ramblers\n12:00 – 1:00 PM – Civil War Trivia “Game Show”\n2:30 – 3:30 PM – Brigadier General Rufus Ingalls — portrayed by Dr. Michael Trapasso\n3:30 – 4:30 PM – Major General William T. Sherman — portrayed by Kris Gunvalsen\n\nAuburn Church\n\n10:30 – 11:30 AM – Connivers in Corsets — presented by Barbara Toncheff\n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – General Winfield Scott Hancock — portrayed by Brian P. Burtka\n12:30 – 1:30 PM – Author Talk — Kim Villava\n2:30 – 3:30 PM – Musical Performance: The Civil War Songbird — Diane Virostko\n3:30 – 4:30 PM – A Conversation About the War with Presidents Abraham Lincoln (John King) and Jefferson Davis (David Walker)\n\nParkman Bandstand\n\n12:00 – 1:00 PM – Musical Performance: Crooked River Fifes and Drums\n\nCentury Village Grounds\n\n11:30 AM – Guided Camp Tour with Major General James A. Garfield — portrayed by Benjamin Frayser\n1:30 – 2:30 PM – CIVIL WAR BATTLE\n2:30 – 3:30 PM – Flags of the Civil War Walking Tour — Professor Andrew Mizsak\n\nLennah Bond Activity Building\n\nAll Day – Special Exhibit: 160 Images of Abraham Lincoln\n6:00 PM – Civil War Ball and Dinner ($25 for those in uniform or period attire\, $35 for civilian attire)\n\nSpecial Exhibits and Features (All Day)\n\nJames A. Garfield on Postage Stamps — Depot\nCommunity Book Exchange — Apple Butter Green near the Sutler Tent\n\nSchedule of Events: Sunday\, May 25\, 2025\nWhite Tent\n\nAll Day – Children’s Civil War Activities\n9:00 – 9:45 AM – Church Service — Rev. Dr. Skip Wilson\n10:30 – 11:30 AM – Author Talk — Kim Villava\n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – General William T. Sherman — portrayed by Kris Gunvalsen\n2:30 – 3:30 PM – Flags of the Civil War — Professor Andrew Mizsak\n3:30 – 4:30 PM – Civil War Trivia “Game Show”\n\nAuburn Church\n\n10:30 – 11:30 AM – A Conversation About the War with Presidents Abraham Lincoln (John King) and Jefferson Davis (David Walker)\n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Connivers in Corsets — presented by Barbara Toncheff\n12:30 – 1:15 PM – Major General/Congressman James A. Garfield — portrayed by Benjamin Frayser\n2:30 – 3:30 PM – Musical Performance: The Civil War Songbird — Diane Virostko\n3:30 – 4:30 PM – A Couple’s Life During the War: James and Lucretia Garfield — Benjamin Frayser and Anita F. Benedetti\n\nAuburn Church Basement\n\n12:00 – 1:00 PM – Ladies’ Tea with Mrs. Garfield (Anita F. Benedetti) and guests\n\nPavilion on the Apple Butter Green\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Musical Performance: The Raccoon County Ramblers\n\nCentury Village Grounds\n\n10:30 AM – The Life of a Young Officer — presented by Jack Stilliton (Apple Butter Green)\n11:30 AM – Guided Camp Tour with Major General James A. Garfield — portrayed by Benjamin Frayser\n1:30 – 2:30 PM – CIVIL WAR BATTLE\n\nSpecial Exhibits and Features (All Day)\n\n160 Images of Abraham Lincoln — Lennah Bond Activity Center\nJames A. Garfield on Postage Stamps — Depot\nCommunity Book Exchange — Apple Butter Green near the Sutler Tent\n\nDon’t Miss This Journey Into History!\nSecure your daytime tickets today at centuryvillagemuseum.org. \nCentury Village Museum: Where History Lives! \nIf you want to be part of the Re-enactment as Staff\, please click here\, and fill out the form at the bottom of the page!
URL:https://centuryvillagemuseum.org/event/civil-war-encampment-reenactment/
LOCATION:Century Village Museum\, 14653 E Park St\,\, Burton\, OH\, 44021\, United States
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