2019 Ohio Civil War Show and Artillery Show
Don’t miss the Ohio Civil War Show and Artillery Show on May 4-5, 2019 at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield, Ohio. The 42nd Ohio Civil War Show in conjunction with the 27th Artillery Show also includes WWI and WWII. Stop in and enjoy over 750 tables of memorabilia, outstanding displays, outdoor encampments, Abe Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, period music and much more! The Ohio Civil War Show and Artillery Show is definitely one not to miss!
Ohio Civil War Show and Artillery Show
There will be about 380 exhibitors from 38 states participating in Ohio’s only show if this kind. It is expected to include 750 tables of military memorabilia — from 1775 through 1945 — for visitors who want to buy, sell, trade and display items. The show is the largest of its kind in the country. In addition, related items such as books, images, photographs, paper goods, Civil War prints and some women’s apparel will be available to the public and collectors.
In conjunction with the Ohio Civil War show, the annual Artillery Show will feature full-size cannons, limbers, cassion, Gatling guns and mortars. This, also is the only artillery show of this kind in the country. Visitors can view field guns, equipment and displays that relate to America’s wars from 1775 through 1945.
As an added feature, visitors have a rare opportunity to see cannon-firing demonstrations Saturday and Sunday. This years show will feature a 1776 Revolutionary War Living History Encampment by the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment. The encampment will include drills, musket firing, colonial period camp cooking and more. Another feature of the show will be a Civil War Field Hospital scenario with simulated limb amputations and medical practices of the Civil War. Along with this, there will be a living history Civil War encampment depicting military life.
Ohio Civil War Show & Artillery Show Mini Gallery
Other outdoor features include period music by harp/dulcimer, banjo/violins. A Sutler’s Row, featuring dozens of sutlers, will have available reproduction items and apparel for both the military and civilian re-enactors.
A Living History Encampment by the Army of Ohio will have their authentic camp open to the public and will perform military drills, firing demonstrations and marches through the grounds daily at random times. See World War II encampmentsm weapons and vehicles. Visitors can experience how soldiers lived and survived in their camps.
President Abe Lincoln will be in attendance Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to hear his Gettysburg Address. There also will be random performances both days by the Camp Chase Fife and Drum and the Civil War Band.
Open to the Public
Hours
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Admission:
Adults $7.00
Children under 12 free (must be accompanied by an adult)
Location
Richland County Fairgrounds
750 N. Home Road
Mansfield, OH 44906
Trimble Road exit off of U.S. 30 map
For More Information:
Wayne Williams: Phone: 419-884-2194info@ohiocivilwarshow.com
Special Features:
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- Seven (7) Buildings – One Gate
- Food and Handicapped Facilities
- Artillery Show – Indoor/Outdoor
- Cannon Firing Demonstrations
- Sutler’s Row
- Civil War Field Hospital by the Society of Civil War Surgeons
- Period Church Service Sunday Morning with Period String Music
- Abe Lincoln Live Presentations
- Living History Campfire by Brigade of American
Revolution, 8th Pennsylvania Regiment
- Period Music by Camp Chase Fife & Drum and the 73 OVI Regimental Band
- Civil War and WWII Living History Encampments
- Daily Door Prize
- Demonstration Schedule
Cannon Firing Demonstration
Saturday 11:30a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:30a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
WWII Small Arms Demonstration Saturday 4:45 p.m.
90th U.S. Infantry & 100th Jäger German Unit
Civil War Hospital Scenario
Performed by The Society of Civil War Surgeons
Saturday 10:30 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Chase Fife & Drum Corp Presentation
Saturday 9:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
73rd OVI Regimental Band
Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Gettysburg Address
Saturday & Sunday 12:00 noon
Sunday Church Service 10:00 a.m.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Ohio Civil War Show and Artillery Show in May at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield, Ohio.
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