2019 Century Village Museum Civil War Reenactment
Relive history at the annual Century Village Museum Civil War Reenactment on May 25-27, 2019 in Burton, Ohio. Every other (odd) year on Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., reenactors depicting Union and Confederate soldiers, camp followers, and traveling merchants will provide a living history of struggles and tribulations associated with the Great War of the Rebellion.
Century Village Museum Civil War Reenactment
You are invited to come meet Civil War Union and Confederate soldiers, their families, and even Abraham Lincoln. The public can come and see the soldiers demonstrate military maneuvers and take part in skirmishes and battles, and hear the roar of cannon. Visitors also can learn about life in the Union, Confederate and civilian camps, including information on the food that was prepared and eaten and the diseases that killed as many soldiers as the bullets and artillery.
The public also can talk with the reenactors who will discuss their weaponry, uniforms, and military regimen, express the fears and hopes period soldiers, talk about the long marches and taxing encampments in all forms of weather, and respond to questions about civilian as well as military life. Food and drink will be available on the grounds, and period merchandise will be offered for sale by “sutlers”.
Admission Prices:
Adults: $8:00; Children 6-12: $5.00; Under 6: Free
Hours: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration for Reenactors
Friday: 12:00 pm
Saturday Battle: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Sunday Battle: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Reenactor Information
If you would like to be a reenactor at the Century Village Museum Civil War Reenactment, please contact us at 440-834-1492. We are also looking for cavalry reenactors and living history reenactors (families, doctors, nurses, etc).
Location & Host
Century Village Museum
14653 East Park Street
Burton, OH 44021
The Geauga County Historical Society and Birney’s Division of Civil War Reenactors host the Century Village Museum Civil War Reenactment on the grounds of Century Village Museum.
For More Information: (440) 834-1492 info@geaugahistorical.org
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Century Village Museum Civil War Reenactment on Memorial Day Weekend (odd years) in Burton, Ohio.
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