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2018 Civil War Days in the Battle Born State

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Don’t miss the 13th Annual Civil War Days in the Battle Born State on October 19-21, 2018 at Spring Mountain Ranch Park in Blue Diamond, Nevada. The history of Spring Mountain Ranch is a microcosm of Nevada’s history as a whole. Just as Nevada was “Battle Born” in the Civil War, Spring Mountain Ranch exists because our founder was brought through the Las Vegas valley on his way to serve in the Union Army. The Spring Mountain Ranch State Park honors our history with the Silver State Civil War Reenactment.

Civil War Days in the Battle Born State - Spring Mountain Ranch State Park - Southern Nevada Living History Association

This large-scale Civil War reenactment features camps of Union and Confederate troops, exciting simulated battles twice per day complete with artillery barrages and infantry charges, and 19th century shopping on Sutler’s Row. Costumed interpreters will interact with the public, and everyone will get and up close and personal look at the event that created the state of Nevada.

Hours
Saturday 9:00 – 6:00
Sunday 9:00 – 3:00

Event Costs:
$7 State Park Vehicle Admission (in state plates), plus
$5 Adults (18+)
$3 Children (6 to 17)
Free – 5 and under
All proceeds for vehicle admission go to the State. All proceeds for individual admission to Civil War Days in the Battle Born State go directly into the costs of operating this event as all participants and staff are volunteers.

Civil War Days in the Battle Born State - Spring Mountain Ranch State Park - Southern Nevada Living History Association

Event Activities & Tentative Schedule:
See Exciting Battles Saturday 11am, and Sunday at 10:30 am
Featured Dusk Battle Saturday at 4:30 pm
Closing Battle Sunday afternoon at 1:15 pm
Cheer at a Period Baseball Game Saturday afternoon at 2 pm
Watch a Civil War Period Fashion Show
Join in the Ladies Tea at 3 pm
Attend a Period Church Service Sunday at 9 am
Hear President Lincoln Speak
Visit Period Field Hospitals in the Union and Confederate Camp
Shop Our Civil War Sutlers
Watch the Spencer & Jackson Theatrical Troupe in our Civilian Towne
Free Program for School Kids on Friday, October 21st from Noon till 3 pm (Just pay the park entrance fee to get in)

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Reenactor Participant Informaton”] Units, Camps, or Individuals wishing to attend the Civil War Days in the Battle Born State must be part of the ACWS, Inc., The NCWA, the ACWA, the SNLHA, the CCWR, the UTCWA, the SWCWA, the ACWC, the NMCWCC, or any other members of PACWR. All members of these groups must have current membership cards, or have pre-registared 30 days out (End of September).

Any other Unit or Camp NOT listed above, wishing to attend the “Southwest Invitation”, is encouraged to do so!!! However, you must contact the Event Coordinator (Jason Coffey 702-354-6875) 60 days out (End of August) from the event to be garunteed inclusion in the State’s Event Documentation.

To be clear, there is NO COST TO PRE-REGISTARED REENACTORS who have Pre-Registared individually or as a Unit/Camp 30 days (End of September) prior to the event. We are very fortunate to be able to continue offering this since the event was started.

Participants who have NOT pre-registared, will be required to pay the State Park gate fee to get into the park. That fee is NON-Refundable by either State Parks or the ACWS/SNLHA. You will be given a parking pass onsite afterwards if any are available.

Camps/Units/Individuals that are Pre-Registared may setup as early as Friday at Noon, and take d
own as late as Monday at Noon.[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion][su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Sutlers & Food Vendors Information”] Sutlers that have not Pre-Registared more than 60 days out (End of August), will not be allowed to setup onsite as space has not been allocated to your Sutlery. Please contact the Event Coordinator (Janice Palmer)

Food Vendors are directed to talk to the Sutler Coordinator (Janice Palmer) to make arrangements to be at the event at least 60 days in advance (End of August).

Information Booths will be handled on a case by case basis. Please contact the Event Coordinator (Jason Coffey 702-354-6875) at least 60 days in advance (End of August).[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion]

Event Location:
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
6375 State Hwy 159 – Blue Diamond, NV
Located on the Red Rock / Charleston Loop between the town of Bonnie Springs and Red Rock State Park. The site is adjacent to the Bonnie Springs Dude Ranch.

For Further Information:
The American Civil War Society (acws.net)
Southern Nevada Living History Association (snlha.org)
Jason Coffey (702) 354-6875 or email to ( events@snlha.org)

Mark your calendar now so you won’t miss the Civil War Days in the Battle Born State at Spring Mountain Ranch Park on the weekend before “Nevada Day” in Blue Diamond, Nevada!

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IMPORTANT EVENT NOTICE
Unfortunately, due to increasing costs, Crazy Crow Trading Post will no longer be able to maintain the Event Calendar by updating or adding new events.
The pages will remain active for a time as there are a number of events with current information and past events that may help you contact the sponsors for new information concerning location, dates & times!
Please do NOT contact Crazy Crow about these events, except for corrections to events with 2020 dates that are incorrect. Email date corrections directly to eventcoordinator@crazycrow.com. PLEASE DO NOT CALL, as we have nothing to do with the events and have only provided the listings as a free service.
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