2019 Spring Mill Winter Civil War Reenactment
Experience winter battle at the 6th Annual Spring Mill Winter Civil War Reenactment on February 16-17, 2019 at the Spring Mill State Park Pioneer Village in Mitchel, Indiana. Spring Mill State Park and the 44th Tennessee Company K Civil War Reenactors invite you to join us at the Spring Mill Winter Civil War Reenactment and explore the hardships of the winter for Civil War soldiers. Spring Mill State Park’s Pioneer Village will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. both days of the event. The featured event is a program portraying a winter tactical battle at 2:00 p.m. on both days. At 1:50 p.m., visitors will be directed to the viewing areas where they can safely view the program that depicts a battle for possession of the village.
Spring Mill Winter Civil War Reenactment
Civil War battle reenactments will be fought on the trails and hills surrounding the historic village and in the hitoric village itself. Visit with Union and Confederate soldiers and civilian reenactors both before and after the battle reenactments. Warm yourself by a camp fire and learn about the winter life of a civil war soldier.
Admission:
Park admission during the event is $7 per vehicle for in-state residents and $9 per vehicle for out-of-state residents. In addition, 2018 annual entrance passes are available.
Highlights:
Plenty of trails to create a scenario
Street-by-street fighting within the Village
Cabins for sleeping
Saturday evening meal for reenactors
Battle Reenactments 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
About Spring Mill State Park Pioneer Village
This is a restored Pioneer Village, founded in 1814 that consists of 20 historic buildings to explore. The centerpiece of the village is a 3-story limestone gristmill, built in 1817, that still grinds cornmeal today. Heritage interpreters portray the year 1863 and demonstrate period crafts and visitors will not only get to visit with the interpreters, but also the soldiers from 44th Tennessee Company that will be fighting in the civil war reenactment.
Location:
Spring Mill State Park Pioneer Village
3333 State Road 60 East
Mitchell, IN 47446
For More Information:
Call 812-849-3534; Email springmillstatepark@dnr.in.gov
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the chance to join us for Spring Mill Winter Civil War Reenactment in February at Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell, Indiana. Come bundled up to this fun reenactment!
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