2018 Guyandotte Civil War Days Reenactment
Relive history at the 29th Annual Guyandotte Civil War Days Reenactment on October 31 November 4, 2018 in the historic Huntington neighborhood of Guyandotte, West Virginia. The reenactment celebrates the Anniversary of the Raid on Guyandotte that took place in 1861. Guyandotte Civil War Days focuses its programs on this historic event in an effort to celebrate and promote the rich heritage of the area. The re-enactment of the Confederate raid on Saturday is the highlight of this event. The re-enactment is a true re-enactment based on known historical facts concerning the November 10,1861, skirmish.
Guyandotte Civil War Days Reenactment
On November 10, 1861 the sleepy southern town of Guyandotte was firmly in Union hands. Confederate raiders struck suddenly and quickly, capturing the Garrison and returning the village to the dominion of the Stars and Bars. That conquest was short-lived, however. As the Confederates were leaving town the next morning with 110 prisoners in tow, Union troops returned and took vengeance on what they considered a “seesech” (secession) town. By nightfall, two-thirds of the village had been burned to the ground.
Today, the dirt roads are paved, modern buildings have replaced many of the burned out frames, and Guyandotte is a part of contemporary Huntington, West Virginia. Come join us where history was made as the sights and sounds of the Civil War return as hundreds of re-enactors participate in “America’s greatest street battle.”
Event Features:
- Tour the Historic Madie Carroll House built in 1810
- Tour Historic Churches
- Tour Historic Homes & Buildings
- Civil War Haunted History Tours of Guyandotte
- Visit Sutlers Row
- Arts & Crafts
- Food Vendors
- Battle Scenarios
Guyandotte Civil War Days Reenactment Mini Gallery
Guyandotte Civil War Days Reenactment Schedule
This schedule is subject to minor revisions or additions.
Wednesday – Friday
These dates (beginning at 7:00 p.m.) are reserved for lectures, plays, and/or other presentations. See the official public schedule for current details. These events take place at the historic First Guyandotte Baptist Church located at 219 Richmond St, Huntington, WV.
Saturday
9:30 – 10 AM Opening Ceremonies at VFW Post 9738
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Camps Open to Public
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM The 1st Street Battle
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Stan Clardy with Bobby Lee Opossum
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Madie Carroll House – Open for tours
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Haunted History Tour (Guyandotte Library
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Period Dress Military Ball (VFW Post 9738 Grand Hall)
Sunday
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Memorial Service in Front of the VFW Post 9738
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Camps Open to Public
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Church Services (at local churches)
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Scenario: Marching of Union prisoners out of town
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM The 2nd Street Battle
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM Scenario: The attempted burning of Carroll House
Additional Events of Interest:
Saturday and Sunday there will be many other scenarios of life during the war years, including exhibitions by military field surgeons. There will be a pavilion where you can meet local area authors. There will be multiple “Sutlers” where you can buy period clothing, merchandise and souvenirs.
Reenactor Information & Registration
We cordially invite you and your unit to join us for the 157th anniversary of Thunder in the Village – The Raid on Guyandotte. This will be the 29th year we have held this reenactment. This year the dates are October 31 through November 4, 2018. We look forward to your participation. Below you will find links to .PDF files to down copies of:
Firearms and General Safety Rules
Please have every member of your unit fill out a copy of the registration form and return it to us as soon as possible. This will help us greatly in making sure amenities are adequate to accommodate all participants.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Jeanne Caldwell, at 304-617-6719, or Lisa Harbour 304-633-0530. And be sure to visit our Facebook page “@GuyandotteCivilWarDays” for news and updated information.
Location
Huntington Neighborhood
Guyandotte, WV 25702
For More Information
Jeanne Caldwell: Call 304-617-6719; Email jwray126@gmail.com
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Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Guyandotte Civil War Days Reenactment on October 31 November 4, 2018 in the historic Huntington neighborhood of Guyandotte, West Virginia.
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