Experience the sights & sounds of the annual Battle of Selma Reenactment on April 20 – 23, 2017 at Selma Battlefield Park in Selma, Alabama. The Battle of Selma Reenactment features living history tours for school groups, food and beverages, period clothing and souvenirs, a camp dance with a period band, sutlers with period wares, a Civil War Writer’s Forum, and battle reenactments on both Saturday and Sunday, where you can once again hear the sounds of cannon and muskets and battle the cry of the reenactors.
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Battle of Selma Reenactment Schedule
Thursday
Living History School Tours begin in conjunction with Battle of Selma Reenactment Strategic Partner Wallace Community College Selma. The 1860s come alive with hands-on instruction and period music. Only pre-selected Living History Presenters will be allowed contact with the school day attendees.
Friday
- Living History School Tours continue for the Battle of Selma Reenactment. Only pre-selected Living History Presenters will be allowed contact with the school day attendees
- Enjoy present day and 1860s style food, beverages,clothes, jewelry, toys
and souvenirs. Sutlers will be open so bring your Yankee money. - 7:30 pm: The ominous beauty and power of Civil War era artillery is unleashed
- 8:00 pm: Join in the fun at the re-enactor’s camp dance. A Period Band will play and give period dance instruction
- Both Friday evening events are Free to the public
Saturday
- Gates open 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Saturday Battlefield Admission ~ $7 (US) No Confederate currency accepted
- Tour Confederate, Union and civilian camps
- See the troops drill as they prepare for the skirmish
- 2:00 pm: Battle — Civil War infantry, cavalry, and artillery tactics
- 7:00 pm: The Battle of Selma Grand Military Ball at Sturdivant Hall
Sunday
- Gates open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday Battlefield Admission ~ $7 (US) No Confederate currency accepted
- 9:00 am: period worship service
- 10:30 am: Civil War Memorial Service and history tour at historic Old Live Oak Cemetery. Hear stories about the men who fought, in this final resting place for some of the South’s most beloved sons
- Visit the sutler’s area for food, shopping and clothing reminiscent of the period
- Witness full military troop and camp inspections
- 2:00 pm: The Battle of Selma Reenactment begins
- 7:00 pm: Receiving line begins for Ball
The Blue and Gray are in a precarious truce to enjoy an enchanted evening in one of the South’s premiere antebellum homes. Let Sturdivant Hall, period dress, etiquette and the sound of brass and string bands take you to the 1860s. The receiving line begins at 7:00 pm, registered re-enactors and April 1865 Society members in period dress may attend at no charge. For additional information, contact us at info@battleofselma.com. Period dress required.
Contact Information
Email: info@battleofselma.com
Location
Selma Battlefield Park
5 Marina Drive
Selma, AL 36701
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the annual Battle of Selma Reenactment in Selma, AL.