2017 Fort Stevens Civil War Reenactment
Hear cannons roar at the 27th Annual Fort Stevens Civil War Reenactment on Sep 2-4, 2017 at Fort Stevens Park in Hammond, Oregon. The Fort Stevens Civil War Reenactment is one of the largest of its kind in the northwest region. Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, Medical Corps, Camp Followers, and Townspeople (sutlers) make up the variety of Civil War period reenactors you’ll encounter. Future events at Fort Stevens canceled due to lack of State funding. Looking for new location.
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Fort Stevens Civil War Reenactment
Several live battles are reenacted at the Fort Stevens Civil War Reenactment for your to viewing over the Labor Day weekend. Meet President Abraham Lincoln, see a fashion show, listen in on fife and drum practice, stroll through the camps of the Union and Confederate reenactors to admire craftsmen, cooks, and undertakers, and spend the day learning about history first hand from soldiers. Watch field artillery demonstrations and see actual cannons fire from up close.
Food and drinks available for purchase from Annie’s Kettle Corn. Traders/sutlers general stores offer clothing, toys, and more for purchase. Do your pets a favor and leave them at home as this event includes long periods of very loud artillery and rifle firing during battles.
The Northwest Civil War Council and the Friends of Old Fort Stevens will host the annual Fort Stevens Civil War Reenactment over the Labor Day Weekend. This reenactment takes place in the historic area of the fort. Fort Stevens is the Northwest Civil War Council’s largest event, drawing reenactors from all over the West Coast, including Washington, California, Nevada, Idaho and Canada.
Admission:
$20 per carload, plus a $5 day use fee (Saturday & Sunday)
Special rates for motorized and non-motorized bikes, and on-foot
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Daily
9:00 am Event Opens to the Public, Battalion Dress Parades Camps
Saturday & Sunday
11:00 am Morning Battle (Camps closed during the battle) – Battlefield
Noon Artillery Demonstration – Artillery Camp
12:30 pm Union Medical Demonstration – Civilian Camp
1:00 pm US Calvary Demonstration – Union Cav Camp
1:00 pm Music of the War Demonstration – Behind Museum
2:00 pm Fashions of the Civil War – Behind Museum
2:00 pm 17th Corp Medical Demo – Civilian Camp
3:00 pm Afternoon Battle – (Camps closed during the battle) Battlefield
4:30 pm Confederate Medical Demo – Confederate Camp
4:30 pm Camp Presentations – Throughout the Camps
6:00 pm Camps Close to the Public
Sunday
9:30 am Church Service – North Of Museum
1:00 pm Abraham Lincoln Speaks – Behind Museum
1:00 pm Speed Loading Contest – West of Union Fort
2:00 pm 3rd Brigade Band – Near Sutlers
Monday
Noon Monday Battle (Event closes after first battle on Monday) – Battlefield
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”REENACTOR INFO”] [checklist icon=”fa-arrow-circle-right” iconcolor=”#ff0000″ circle=”no” circlecolor=”” size=”small” class=”” id=””] [li_item icon=””]ALL reenactors must register at the marked registration tent at each event before participating. All participants must have an event card to take part in the event. Your NCWC Membership Card will serve as your event card, which is marked for each event upon registration.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]Membership cards, parking passes and event cards are mandatory.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]They will be checked. Parking passes must be visible in your vehicle. WCWA members will be give a temporary parking pass that must be in there vehicle.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]No parking in fire lanes or vehicles will be fined and or towed. Fire lanes will be marked in reenactor parking.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]Only reenactors with handicap/diabled placards And current membership cards, parking pass and event card will be allowed to park in handicap reenactor parking and camp in handicap reenactor camping.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]This is a state park, that means no smoking except in your personal camp site or vehicle. No drug or marijuana use.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]On Monday at close of event the back gate will be open as the exit gate. The exit sign will be moved to note this change.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]Absolutely no reenactors are to park in spectator parking.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]No vehicles will be allowed in the camps or event area from 7am Saturday morning to 3pm Monday.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]All garbage must be put in the dumpster.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]Absolutely no bathing or washing dishes in the bathrooms.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]All fire pits need to be put back in pre event state. No garbage or wood buried in the fire pit.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]We need volunteers to help with reenactor parking on Friday as well as a modern camp host.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]An event schedule and map will be out soon.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]Please contact me at cindyk31775@gmail.com if you have questions or need more information.[/li_item] [/checklist] [/su_spoiler][/su_accordion][su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”MODERN CAMP INFO”] [checklist icon=”fa-arrow-circle-right” iconcolor=”#ff0000″ circle=”no” circlecolor=”” size=”small” class=”” id=””] [li_item icon=””]Modern camp spaces are ONLY for CURRENT PAID MEMBERS of the NWCWC, WCWA or CCWS. Membership card and parking pass are required. There are a limited amount of Handicap spaces available. These are for CURRENT PAID MEMBERS ONLY as well. Membership card, parking pass and Handicap placard are required.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]Only one family per campsite.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]Please contact Cindy Hilchey at cindyk31775@gmail.com or 541-405-5787 (call/txt) to reserve your Modern camp site.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]RV spaces are $25 for the 3 day weekend. Reminder there are no hooks ups for these sites.[/li_item] [li_item icon=””]Tent spaces are $20 for the 3 day weekend.[/li_item] [/checklist] [/su_spoiler][/su_accordion]
About Fort Stevens
Fort Stevens was built in 1865 to guard the Columbia River from Confederate ships which actually did wreak havoc on the Pacific Northwest economy at times during the war. Then, it was an earthen fort, but by World War 2 the concrete battlements of Battery Russell and other areas were built.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t forget the next Fort Stevens Civil War Reenactment on the Labor Day Weekend at Fort Stevens Park in Hammond, Oregon.
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