2019 Civil War Weekend at Museum Village

Experience the 44th Annual Civil War Weekend at Museum Village on August 31 – September 1, 2019 at Museum Village in Monroe, New York. Civil War Weekend at Museum Village is one of the premier events of the year. The living historians that will gather here are men, women and children who wear authentic dress, adopt a Victorian view of society and war, and take great pride in their representation and portrayal of historic regiments and organizations they represent. These American Civil War reenactors, both military and civilian, are eager to interpret this very important chapter in our Nation’s past.

Civil War Reenactment at Museum Village

Here at Museum Village, you will see representations of Federal and Confederate infantry, artillery and cavalry units. Medical demonstrations and civilian life are also a part of the scenery that the visitor will observe. During Civil War Weekend at Museum Village you will witness re-enactments of standard Civil War tactics and troop movements as the two armies meet in battle. Visitors can stroll through the camps, talk with the troops and civilians, meet with President Lincoln and Harriet Tubman and shop on Sutler’s Row, the civilian merchants who followed the Army.

Museum Village will have all of the buildings staffed and interpreted; President Lincoln will be here to give his Gettysburg Address; Harriet Tubman will be walking through the grounds; and, many other time period demonstrations will showcase a past life. Plan on spending the entire day at Civil War Weekend at Museum Village immersed in one of our histories most important time periods!

Admission
Adults: $15.00
Seniors: $12.00
Children 4 -12: $10.00
Under 4 Free

Location
Museum Village
1010 State Route 17M
Monroe, NY 10950
845-782-8248

For More Information
Museum Village: Call 845-782-8248; Email info@museumvillage.org

REENACTOR APPLICATION FORM

Civil War Weekend at Museum Village Mini Gallery

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1. The ANV, USV and the Museum Village event subscribe to the Safety Protocols (SOP) as adopted by the Civil War Re-enactors Liaison Committee, as well as subsequent additions and amendments. Copies of the SOP can be obtained from the event coordinator.
2. No Direct, aimed fire will take place within 40 yards. ELEVATE. No unscripted hand-to-hand combat. Threebanded weapons only for infantry troops. 70 grains maximum charge.
3. All weapons will be inspected before each battle scenario. No uninspected weapon (e.g. late arrivals) will be permitted on the field. No civilian re-enactors may carry firearms.
4. All officers must be familiar with the safety protocols of other branches, e.g. artillery signals.
5. No spectators shall be allowed to fire any weapon under any circumstances. While you may demonstrate the use and function of your weapon, you will be asked to leave if you hand a loaded gun to a spectator. No Civilian Reenactors may carry firearms.

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Camping Rules:[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Read More”]

1. No visible anachronisms are permitted on any person or in any camp. This will include, but is not limited to, modern eyewear and footwear, coolers, cell phones, wristwatches, “logo” sportswear, cars in camp and other items inappropriate to the impression. The key considerations are our responsibility to the public and our respect for each other.
2. Camps are open for set-up at noon on Friday. The camps shall be in period from 9 o’clock a.m. on Saturday through 4 o’clock p.m. on Sunday. This applies to and includes Saturday night after the public is gone.
3. Absolutely no cars in camp at any time during the event.
4. With the provision that civilian wall tents are not allowed on the Federal Green, individual unit practices concerning civilian camping will be accommodated to the extent that space permits. There will be a separate civilian camp available.
5. Lights out and all quiet times shall be adhered to by all participants. All quiet runs to the next morning’s reveille.
6. There are no specific provisions for modern camping.
7. Fires must be attended at all times. A fire bucket must be provided for each fire.
8. You must park in the designated re-enactor parking area (commuter lot). Any car left in the upper lot (spectator gate) will be towed.

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1. No one under the age of 16 may carry a firearm. All persons between the ages of 12 and 16 must be bono fide participants (e.g. functional musicians, hospital stewards) to take the field.
2. Civilian participation on the battlefield is limited to nurses and designated “ice angels”. All scenarios involving civilians shall take place behind the respective lines. Under no circumstances may any civilian be forward of any line of battle. No civilian may be armed.
3. First person impressionists must request approval of the event coordinator before appearing.
4. All units and individuals, including civilians, agree to abide by the orders and directives of the event-authorized command field and staff officers. The chain of command, order of battle and orders of the day will be communicated to units through the appropriate channels.

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Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Civil War Weekend at Museum Village on Labor Day Weekend at Museum Village in Monroe, New York.

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