2019 Battle for Turkeyville Civil War Reenactment

Experience history at the annual Battle for Turkeyville Civil War Reenactment on June 15-16, 2019, Father’s Day weekend at Cornwell’s Turkeyville in Marshall, Michigan. Hundreds of reenactors will be setting up camp and participating in a weekend of going back in time. Sharing the living history with everyone is truly what the event is all about, plus a good battle reenactment. Using all the tools and housewares of the days gone by you get a real idea how hard live was back then.

Battle for Turkeyville Civil War Reenactment

Turkeyville offers the opportunity to dig a trench that was a real part of the civil war close to the end the war. To watch the battle you will sit on bales of straw on the edge of the battlefield and you can listen to the narrator tell you what it is you are watching and sharing with the crowd some details that might be lost at any other battle.

Saturday Evening there is a Grand Ball planned so everyone in the settlement will be in their Sunday best. There is a time original band with a caller to get everyone up and dancing to the music. During the day you can catch the blacksmith working, have a conversation with Jefferson Davis and many more. Sunday morning is a one of a kind church service a message to take home. So, plan on coming out to the settlement and spend the day at the Battle for Turkeyville Civil War Reenactment. While at the Battle for Turkeyville Civil War Reenactment make sure to include a meal in the Turkeyville restaurant and home made pie or ice cream for dessert.

Online Reenactor Registration Form

attle for Turkeyville Civil War Reenactment Mini Gallery

Reenactment Schedule (subject to change)
Saturday
9:00 am Turkeyville proudly opens camp
9:30 am Stroll through camp
10:00 am Jefferson Davis Speaks
11:15 am Fashion Show
11:30 am Medicine Show – Flame Thrower
12:30 pm Washing and Bathing demonstrations (don’t get to close you might get wet!)
2:30 pm First Roll Call- Opening of the field ceremony
3:45 pm Battle of Island Mound
4:30 pm Medicine Show
6:00 pm Getting ready for the Grand Ball
7:00 pm Grand Ball- Come as you are or dress up
10:00 pm Camp Closes

Sunday
9:00 am Camp Opens
10:00 am Church – Rev Hauk
11:00 am Medicine Show
12:00 pm Roll Call
1:00 pm Battle of Corydon Indiana
3:00 pm Camp Closes

Location
Cornwell’s Turkeyville
18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd
Marshall, MI 49068

For More Information:
Call (269) 781-4293; Email patti@turkeyville.com

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2019 Charlton Park Civil War Muster

See history come alive at the Charlton Park Civil War Muster on July 20-21, 2019 at Historic Charlton Park Village in Hastings, Michigan with hundreds of Civil War reenactors depicting Confederate and Union Infantry, Cavalry, and Artillery units. Shop on Sutler Row, play parlor games, see military demonstrations. Admission is $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for kids ages 5 – 12 years, and free for children 4 and under.

Charlton Park Civil War Muster

Historic Charlton Park hosts its annual Charlton Park Civil War Muster with interpreters and craftsmen in the village with demonstrations, a lantern tour of the village, live music and dancing and cannons firing over the Thornapple River. Battle reenactments will take place at High Meadow on Saturday and in the village on Sunday.

There will also be infantry, cavalry, medical and artillery demonstrations. A pancake breakfast is 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday and a food vendor will be onsite. Sutler’s Row vendors offer reproduction and handmade civil war-era goods, clothing and toys. Sunday morning, the Carlton Center Church will host a traditional worship service.

Admission
Adults $6.00
Kids $4.00 ages 5 – 12 years
4 and under are Free

Location
Historic Charlton Park Village
2545 S. Charlton Park Road
Hastings, MI 49058

For More Information: Email 269-945-3775 ext. 1; Call sgraham@barrycounty.org

Reenactor Registration
Each unit is required to Pre-Register for the Charlton Park Civil War Muster via email or mail, at no charge, by July 5. Click the event link for the Civil War Muster displayed on that web page to view the Re-enactor Pre-Registration form to register your entire unit. You may make additional copies if necessary but registration by separate individuals is discouraged. All adult participants must check in onsite at the Gas & Steam Barn and complete a Hold Harmless Release before setting up camp. Parents or legal guardians must sign a Hold Harmless Release for minors under 18 years of age. Check-in will be open Friday from 8:00 am until 10:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.

Sutler Registration/Information
Please pre-register by July 5. Click the event link for the Civil War Muster displayed on that web page to view the Sutler Registration. Cost is $25.00 per Sutler space. All Sutlers at the Charlton Park Civil War Muster must sell “period items”, wear period attire and provide their own tents, equipment and fire extinguisher. Sutlers may NOT sell from modern vehicles. Sutlers may camp beside their own sutlery in a tent if space allows.[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Read More Sutler Information”] The Sutler Coordinator will assign ALL sites on Sutler Row. NO “walk-on” Sutlers will be allowed. Sutlers may check-in Thursday, July 19 from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., or Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Upon arrival, enter by the North Gate and drive down to the designated Sutler area (east side of Gas & Steam Barn). The Sutler Coordinator will be able to assist you. All modern vehicles not removed from Sutlers Row before 8:00 am Saturday will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense.

The Charlton Park Civil War Muster officially ends at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. At that time, vehicles will be allowed into the Sutler area at the discretion of Park Staff. Sutlers may remain at Charlton Park until Monday, but must depart before 10:00 a.m.

SUTLER MERCHANDISE GUIDELINES/TAXATION
A site representative will visit your Sutlery on Saturday morning before the Civil War Muster opens to the public, to ensure that all items relate to the event’s historical time period. Merchandise must be applicable to the time frame of the 1830’s through 1865. The site representative will ask you to remove non-period items from your Sutlery. The Michigan Department of Treasury requires all Sutlers to have a vendors’ license, to charge sales tax, and to remit sales tax to the State. Obtaining a vendor’s license and following taxation procedures are the responsibility of each Sutler. Further information is available from the Department of Treasury, Treasury Building, 430 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48922.[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion]

Charlton Park Civil War Muster Mini-Gallery

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Civil War Muster Schedule: Saturday & Sunday”] Saturday
9:00 a.m. Sutlers Row merchants with Reproduction Civil War items
9:00 a.m. Unit Drills
9:00 am-4:00 pm Historic Village Open
10:00 am-4:00 pm Demonstrations throughout Village Buildings and Grounds
11:00 a.m. Fashion Show (Upjohn House)
11:30-1:00 p.m. Activities and Kids Games (Village Green)
12:00 p.m. Reenactor Registration Closes
1:45 p.m. Cavalry Demonstration (High Meadows) TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED
2:30 p.m. Afternoon Battle (High Meadows) TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED
3:45 p.m. Medical Demonstration (Walnut Grove)
5:30-6:30 p.m. Kids Activities (Village Green)
6:15 p.m. Surprise Skirmish (Village)
7:00 p.m. Dancing Lessons (Gas & Steam Barn) PUBLIC WELCOME
7:30 p.m. Barn Dance (Gas & Steam Barn) PUBLIC WELCOME
8:30 p.m. Evening Lantern Walk/Tour (All tours leave from
Gas & Steam Barn)
9:30 p.m. Artillery Night Firing (near the Sixberry House)
SATURDAY – BATTLE ACTIVITIES
1:45 p.m. Cavalry Demonstration (High Meadows)
2:30 p.m. Afternoon Battle (High Meadows)
9:30 p.m. Artillery Night Firing (near the Sixberry House)

Sunday
8:00-9:30 a.m. Open Military time RE-ENACTORS ONLY
9:00 a.m. Sutlers Row merchants with Reproduction Civil War items
9:00 a.m. Historic Village Opens
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship (Church) PUBLIC WELCOME
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Demonstrations throughout Village Buildings and Grounds
11:30 p.m. Fashion Show (Upjohn House)
12:30 p.m. Baked Goods Auction (Church Steps)
1:00 p.m. Artillery Demonstration (Village)
1:45 p.m. Cavalry Demonstration (Village)
2:00 p.m. Afternoon Battle (Village)
3:00 p.m. Medical Demonstration (Walnut Grove)
3:30 p.m. Historic Village closes
3:30 p.m. Event Closes
SUNDAY – BATTLE ACTIVITIES
8:00-9:30 a.m. Open Military time (Re-enactors Only)
1:00 p.m. Artillery Demonstration (Village)
1:45 p.m. Cavalry Demonstration (Village)
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Artillery Conduct
Unit Commanders shall be responsible for the safety and conduct of troops under their command during the Charlton Park Civil War Muster and shall prohibit smoking near any black powder supplies. Full scale cannon only, mortars allowed by permission only. All cannons will be inspected by the Artillery Inspection Team as approved by the Host Unit(s). Safety Officers designated by the Unit(s) will oversee the artillery firing lines during engagements. Timing intervals between rounds will be observed.

Authentic Camps
Separate camps will be offered for Union and Confederate Military, for Civilians, Sutlers & Modern Campers. Click the event link to view the Re-enactor Camping form. After check-in, proceed to your respective camps, unload; and then park all modern vehicles in the Recreation Area.[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Read More about Camps”] Water, restrooms, and a limited supply of firewood will be provided. Straw will be rationed. Campfires must be in pits and located in non-pedestrian areas. Vehicles will be allowed to unload equipment in the authentic camps until 9:00 a.m. Saturday, and in the military camps until midnight Friday. Vehicles left in camps AFTER THESE TIMES will be subject to towing at the owners expense. No pets allowed. Service animals are allowed with proper documentation. No modern vehicles will be allowed in the camps from 8:00 am Saturday to 4:00 pm Sunday. Drivers and occupants of vehicles who drop off or pick up reenactors between Friday and Sunday may be subject to spectator gate fees.[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion]

Authenticity & Safety
All military, civilian and sutler participants must be dressed in period clothing while in their respective Authentic Camp areas. All military, civilian and sutler participants (not in period costume) who wish to leave and reenter the Park from 9:00 a.m. Saturday to 3:00 p.m. Sunday MUST stop at ticket booth and inform attendant or they may be subject to gates fees upon reentry. Please maintain an authentic impression and attire throughout the event. Public spectators will be visiting the Park throughout the weekend, so keep in mind that respectful and educational conversations with the public are in order.

Civilians are discouraged from camping with the military. Minimal civilian visitation in military camps is acceptable. All weapons, including personal sidearms, will be inspected by the appropriate commanders. Proper safety habits should be observed at all times. Firing of weapons IS NOT ALLOWED in any of the camps. Safety inspections will be held in both military camps before the battles. NO ONE will participate who has not been properly registered and safety inspected. Dismounted Cavalry impressions will fight as infantry and must have an appropriate two or three banded rifle. NO carbines, shotguns, or flintlocks will be allowed by anyone.

Camp Firewood
Please be responsible and use sparingly. USE ONLY WOOD FROM WOODPILE LOCATED AT THE UPJOHN CARRIAGE HOUSE. All other woodpiles and sheds are off-limits.

Cavalry/Mounted Reenactor Conduct
Unit Commanders shall be responsible for the safety and conduct of troops under their command at the Charlton Park Civil War Muster. All horses must be under control of their rider at all times and are not allowed to gallop or run outside the battlefield area. Event liability insurance will cover damage or injury by a horse to the public but excludes damage/injury to the rider. Riders are responsible for maintaining their own personal health & property insurance.[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Read More about Cavalry”] Horses used during the event must be covered by appropriate health papers such as the Equine Infections Anemia Lab Test, or Coggins Test. Bring this documentation with you in order for your horse to participate. If you do not bring these papers to On-Site Check-In, your horse cannot participate in this event. Bring your own hay. Hay will NOT be provided. Community water tank will be provided.[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion]

Infantry Conduct
Company Commanders shall be responsible for the safety and conduct of troops under their command during the Charlton Park Civil War Muster and shall prohibit smoking near any black powder supplies. Weapons and ammunition inspection shall be conducted by a representative of the Host Unit(s) and approved by the overall military commanders. All bayonets or knives must be tied to scabbards or left in camp. Non-period weapons are prohibited on Park property. Officers may carry swords and sidearms.

Military Drills & Battles
Company drills are encouraged at times when official event activities are not being conducted. Troop movements through Village areas are allowed but such areas are considered neutral zones. Participation in scheduled Battalion Drills for U.S. and C.S. troops is mandatory. A Battle Reenactment for spectators will be held on Saturday & Sunday afternoons. The battles will be conducted as arranged by the opposing military commanders.

Period Entertainment
Saturday evening entertainment will be provided at the Gas & Steam Barn by a period band. No alcohol or weapons should be brought to this function.

Powder Loads
Recommended powder loads for weapons: rifles/muskets = 60-70 grains; pistols = 20-30 grains; artillery pieces (6 pdr. & up) = 8-10 ounces of Black Powder ONLY (NO flour or other “filler” added).

Rationed Straw
A limited amount of straw will be rationed to military reenactors camped in authentic military camps. Details are available at registration. STRAW IS LOCATED AT THE GAS & STEAM BARN REGISTRATION AREA AND OPEN FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. AND SATURDAY 8:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. ONLY.

Severe Wwather
In rain storms, seek shelter in the nearest Village building. In case of a tornado warning, strong winds or hail, go directly to the Carlton Center Church Basement, Stone Restrooms in front of Snack Bar, or ground floor of Irving D. Charlton (stone) museum.

Tents (U.S./C.S.) Infantry and Artillery Camps
Shelter Halves (Dog Tents) and a few “A-Tents” (for Officers) are acceptable. NO Wall-Tents! A Medical Tent/Fly is acceptable near each camp for demonstrations. “A-Tents” for enlisted men are acceptable in Artillery Camp, but should be kept to a minimum in Infantry Camps.

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Other Rules & Information”] Modern Camping
All modern campers, following check-in, should proceed to the modern campsites located at the pavilion. There are limited modern camp sites available on a first come, first serve basis. A dump station is located 6.2 miles away at 225 N. Cass Street in Hastings, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. M – F, free of charge. If you choose to have a campfire, please extinguish coals and fill in your fire pit prior to departure. Water and restrooms are located throughout the Park. Campsites can only be reserved through pre-registration by individuals, not units. No pets allowed. Service animals are allowed with proper documentation. Click the event link and see Form#3, Modern Camping Reservation. After check-in, proceed to your respective camps, unload; and then park all modern vehicles in the Recreation Area.

Clean-Up
The Charlton Park Civil War Muster officially ends on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. At that time, all participants are required to clean up their campsite by:
* Bringing unused firewood back to Carriage House
* Rake and bag straw and bring to ration station
* Collect and bag all refuse and bring to ration station. Trash bags are available at ration station.
* Clean out and re-cover fire pits with sod.
* Assist in cleaning up cartridge papers from battle and tactical areas.

ALCOHOL, SMOKING, MINORS, CURFEW & CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS
* Park noise curfew is 11:00 pm-8 am daily. No loud music or disturbances will be tolerated at this time. Violators of “Curfew & Consideration” rules may be asked to leave the event and may be prohibited from participating in future events.
* Absolutely no alcohol is permitted on Park property. This is in violation of the Barry
County Parks Regulation Ordinance, Section II, 2, m. Violators will be asked to leave the event.
* Minors: A waiver must be signed for all persons under the age of 18. Minors must be supervised at all times and accompanied by an adult after curfew.
* No smoking is permitted near black powder supplies or Village buildings.

Ice Machine
Charlton Park no longer sells pre-packaged ice. Ice may be purchased at the Marathon Gas Station located ½ mile south of the Park entrance, at 4005 E. M-79 Highway, Hastings. Dry ice is also an option and is sold at area Meijer locations.

Food & Pop Machine
A food vendor is located on the south side of the Church on top of the hill. There is a pop machine on the back porch of the Upjohn House. No unlicensed or unauthorized food or beverage sales on Park property are allowed. Food Vendors must be approved by the Park in advance and furnish the appropriate licenses, insurance and fees.
Historic Charlton Park is committed to bringing quality living history events to the residents of southwestern Michigan. We are pleased that you are joining us and ask your support in maintaining the historical authenticity of our event by complying with our guidelines.

ALL INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN THE HISTORIC CHARLTON PARK CIVIL WAR MUSTER WILL SIGN A WAIVER STATING THEY HAVE READ AND
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2019 Greenfield Village Civil War Remembrance

Be part of living history at the annual Greenfield Village Civil War Remembrance this Memorial Day Weekend on May 25-27, 2019 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. Visitors are invited to become a part of living history as Union and Confederate reenactors, bustling camps and period music enliven the Greenfield Village Civil War Remembrance.

Greenfield Village Civil War Remembrance

Watch Union and Confederate reenactors take part in cavalry, artillery firing and tactical demonstrations at Walnut Grove. Inside the Village Pavilion guests can take part in special presentations from historians, see an exhibit of fashions from that time period, and look through military history from original Army and Navy artifacts.

Camps, cavalry and period music will pop up all over the village as Union and Confederate reenactors dress in period clothing and act out scenes from the Civil War. Military tactical demonstrations, historian insights, special presentations and hands-on activities, among others, are included in your experience.

Admission to Greenfield Village:
Members: FREE
General Admission $28.00
Seniors $25.50
Youth 5-11 $21.00

Greenfield Village Hours for this event
Saturday 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday-Monday 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Submerge Yourself ino The Civil War Experience
Spend the day steeped in the atmosphere that drew 3 million to the battlefield and an estimated 750,000 to their graves. What did it feel like to fight on your own soil? Immersed amongst Union and Confederate living history soldiers, historians, presentations, 1860s fashions and street clothing, and military demonstrations, you might begin to comprehend the circumstances that ended slavery and killed today’s equivalent of 7.5 million people.

History deepens from black and white to blues and grays, as you travel from a battlefield to a Stephen Foster sing-along to a peek into the thriving ready-to-wear fashion industry of the era. Innovations in firearms, dress and military strategy, alongside the heroism and tragedy, make up the American spirit of the era. Join us in honoring and exploring this remarkable time. .

Military & Civilian Camps Feature
* Confederate Military Camp Near Logan County Courthouse
* Confederate Civilian Camp Near Edison Illuminating Company
* Union Military Camp Near Susquehanna Plantation
* Union Civilian Camp Near Mulberry Grove
* Military Reenactments

Your experience includes:
* 1860s fashions and street clothing
* Military Tactical Demonstrations
* Recognition, Commemoration and Presentation
* Live Music
* Civil War Resource Center
* Special Presentations
* Historians’ Insights
* Military and Civilian Camps
* Hands-on Activities
* Dramatic Presentations
* Free with Greenfield Village Admission

Location
Greenwood Village at The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124

Directions: The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).

Parking: Parking is available in several lots surrounding The Henry Ford for $6.00. On busy days the lots fill up quickly. Members and Giant Screen Experience-only patrons park for free.

For More Information: Call 313-982-6001

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Greenfield Village Civil War Remembrance Schedule”]Fall in! Marching and Drill Practices
Village Green: Sat., 10:30-12:30; Mon., 9:50-11:30

Bayonet Drills
Village Green: Sun. only, 11:30

Cavalry Demonstration
Walnut Grove: Sat., 4:00, Sun. & Mon., 2:00

Artillery Firing Demonstration
Narrated by Al Day
Walnut Grove: Sat., 4:45, Sun. & Mon., 2:45

Military Reenactments
Civil War Small Arms: What Soldiers Carried into Battle
Hear about and see a demonstration of the evolution of weapons carried by the common soldier. From the old muskets brought from home to some of the latest innovations in firearms.
William Hendricks, Civil War Historian
Walnut Grove: Sat., 5:00, Sun. & Mon., 3:00

Tactical Demonstration
Narrated by William Hendricks
Walnut Grove: Sat., 5:15, Sun. & Mon., 3:15

Dramatic Presentations
How I Got Over: True Tales of Hope and Endurance
Susquehanna Plantation
Sat., 12:30, 2:30, 3:30 & 4:30
Sun. & Mon., 12:30, 2:45 & 3:30

The Breath of Emancipation
Hermitage Slave Quarters
Sat., 12:00, 1:00 & 3:00
Sun., 12:00 & 1:00
Mon., 1:00 & 2:30

Hands-on Activities
Show Your Support, Make souvenir ribbon rosettes.
Near Ft. Myers Lab
Sat., 9:30-7:00
Sun. & Mon., 9:30-5:00

Enlist in the Army
Sign up and receive a reproduction Volunteer Enlistment paper.
Phoenixville Post Office
Sat., 9:30-5:30
Sun. & Mon., 9:30-4:00

Mustering in and Drill
Once you’ve enlisted, fall in and march!
Logan County Courthouse
Sat., 10:30, 12:30, 2:15, 4:15 & 5:45
Sun., 10:30, 12:30, 2:15 & 4:15
Mon., 10:30, 2:15 & 4:15

Music
Strolling performances throughout Greenfield Village
11:00-3:00 daily

Camp Chase Fifes and Drums
Scotch Settlement School
Sun., 10:30, 11:30 & 3:30
Mon., 10:30, 2:30 & 3:30

Stringband
Stage near Town Hall
Sat., 2:15 & 5:30
Sun. & Mon., 4:00

Stephen Foster Sing-Along
Town Hall (inside)
Sat., 12:15-12:45 & 2:00-3:00
Sun. & Mon., 1:00-1:30 & 2:30-3:00

Sounds of America
Sat., 1:00-1:30
Sun. & Mon., 12:15-12:45 & 2:00-2:20

North Star Gospel Chorale
Stage near Town Hall
Sat., Sun., 1:30-2:00
[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion] [su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Visitor Helpful Tips and Accessibility Information”]Civil War Remembrance is free with Greenfield Village admission. It includes: historical reenactors in period dress, battle tactic demonstrations, live music, military and civilian camps, exhibits, presentations, commemorations, hands-on activities and insights from historians.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up
For guests with mobility limitations, there is a drop-off and pick-up area in front of the Greenfield Village ticket building.

Be aware that Civil War Remembrance includes the following:

• The sound of gunshots and the smell of gunpowder from military reenactments
• The sound of drums throughout the weekend and the sound of a whistle from Armington & Sims Machine Shop on Monday at 3 pm, signaling a national moment of silence.
• Open flame and the smell of wood smoke from fires in military and civilian camps
• Areas of uneven terrain off of paved pathways
• Crowds

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2019 Historic Fort Wayne Civil War Days

Historic Fort Wayne Civil War Days will be held on June 7-9, 2019 at Civil War Era Fort Wayne in Detroit, Michigan from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Civil War reenactor groups travel from acros Michigan, and as far away as Illinois, Ohio, Southern Indiana, and Ontario to participate in Historic Fort Wayne Civil War Days. There will also be ongoing infantry and artillery demonstrations, along with the 5th Michigan Regimental Band (Saturday Only), crafts, blacksmithing, and a vintage baseball game (Saturday and Sunday). Other major attractions include civilian, union, and confederate camps, all of which will be open for the public to tour.

Historic Fort Wayne Civil War Days

Meet Living Historians and historic personality impersonator/interpreters all day during the Historic Fort Wayne Civil War Days. Visit wartime medical displays, cooking demos, Union Headquarters, garrison living, a vintage base ball game and more.

Admission: $5.00 /person. Children under 12 free.
Parking: $5.00 per vehicle.
Fort tours available – $5.00 per person.

Public Hours
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location
Historic Fort Wayne
6325 West Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48209

For More Information: info@historicfortwayne.com

Saturday Schedule:
10:00 -11:30 ~ Infantry Drill
11:25 ~ Cannon Demo (US & CS Artillery pieces)
2:30 – 3:15 ~ Tactical Demonstration
Event Closes at 4:00

Sunday Schedule:
10:00 ~ Drill
10:30-11:15 ~ Baseball Warm Up (on Riverfront Parade ground)
11:15 ~ Cannon Demo (Confederate Artillery piece)
11:30 ~ Vintage Baseball Game (on Riverfront Parade ground)
1:00 ~ Cannon Demo (Union Artillery pieces)
2:00-3:00 ~ Tactical Demonstration
Event Closes at 4:00

The Historic Fort Wayne Civil War Days includes the season debut of historic baseball on Saturday on the parade grounds outside the Star Fort with our “home team,” the Early Risers.

Secured parking is $5 per vehicle. Admission is $5 for adults and kids under 12 are FREE for this special weekend. Guided tours of the Historic Fort Wayne complex will also be offered each day priced at $5 for adults and free for children under 12. The guided tours will include the Star Fort and barracks built in the 1840s, as well as the Spanish-American War Guard House.

About Historic Fort Wayne
Historic Fort Wayne first opened in 1845 and served as an Army post for nearly 160 years. Over 14,000 men and women mustered into service for the Union Army at this site in which 1,480 did not return to Michigan buried in the battle field cemeteries in the South. Historic Fort Wayne is one of a handful of star forts left in the US. The Fort is also one of few remaining sites, in Michigan, where soldiers from the Civil War trained.

About The Historic Fort Wayne Coalition
The Historic Fort Wayne Coalition is dedicated to preserving the history of Michigan men and women who served their country between 1845 and 1973 who either sent material to or personally passed through Historic Fort Wayne as a place of induction to United States military service. We are busy helping the Fort’s caretakers, the City of Detroit Recreation Department with this effort in two major ways. First, we present high quality events that provide ways for the public to enjoy Historic Fort Wayne and see glimpses of how it would have looked when it was garrisoned. We are also very busy preserving and restoring as much of the structures and facilities as possible on the Fort grounds.

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Historic Fort Wayne Civil War Days will at Fort Wayne in Detroit, Michigan.

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2019 Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster

The 11th Annual Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster will be held on September 21-22, 2019 at the historic Van Raalte Farm in Holland, Michigan. The Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster is free to the public and features two days worth of music, impressions of historical figures, performances, medical scenarios, period-style vendors and church service, and Civil War battle reenactments. It’s exciting. It’s fun. It’s educational. It’s family-friendly, so bring everyone except the pets (they are skittish at the sound of gunfire!).

Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster

Don’t miss the action when cannon blasts and musket fire echo across the fields at the Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster as reenactors representing the soldiers the American Civil War from North and the South reenact famous battles that decided the fate of the Nation.

Much of the information below is from the 2018 event. This will be updated for 2019 as it becomes available.

Public Welcome – Free Admission

Hours
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Parking & Shuttle
Participants: Reenactors and Sutlers have a parking lot at the park, located at 1076 E. 16th Street.
Visitors: Public parking for visitors is located at the nearby JCI lot at 858 E. 24th Streete. From there, visitors will be taken via shuttle to the entrance of the park. (During time during and before the battles, shuttles will make a stop at the park’s rear entrance, closer to the battlefield).
Handicapped Parking: Available at the 24th St. entrance to the VanRaalte park.

Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster Mini Gallery

Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster features:

• Military and Civilian Encampments, including infantry, cavalry, and artillery.
• Reenactments of the Battles of Five Forks and Appomattox Court House each day
• Meet and listen to important figures, like Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, George Armstrong Custer, and more!
• A recreation of Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House
• A number of “Sutlers,” or tradesmen selling authentic Civil War items.
• Crafter’s Alley, our new show for Victorian-inspired crafts.
• Civil War Music, Food, and a Sunday Church Service!

Sutler’s Row
Sutler’s Row (Civil War era merchants) is hosted by the Van Raalte Civil War Muster and features historically accurate displays of products authentic to the Civil War. Dealers of reproduction uniforms, military accoutrements, books, dressmakers, milliners, etc. will provide soldiers and guests the opportunity to take home a piece of the past or a souvenir of their visit. Sutlers strive to have an historically accurate display and sell products, both handmade and not, authentic to the Civil War era.

Vendor (Sutler) Information
If you are a sutler and would like to participate in Sutler’s Row, you may e-mail the online PDF application to VanRaalteVendors@gmail.com (use website link at right).

Location
Van Raalte Farm Park
1076 East 16th Street
Holland, MI 49423

For More Information
Event Coordinator: Lollie and Dave Baumann- VanRaalteMuster@gmail.com
To become a reenactor visit: Third Michigan, Volunteer Infantry Co F

Tentative Event Schedule[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”SATURDAY (9AM – 9PM)”] GENERAL EVENTS
9:00 AM Camps Open
10:00 AM Military Drill (Union at Battlefield, Confederates on VanRaalte House Lawn)
11:00 AM Activities for Kids in Civilian Camp
1:30 PM 1st Holland Regimental Volunteer Band
2:00 PM Battle Reenactment
5:00 PM Dinner for Re-enactors at Red Barn
7:00 PM Ball at Red Barn
9:00 PM Camps Close
9:30 PM Last Bus Shuttle

VAN RAALTE STAGE
9:30 AM 1st Holland Regimental Volunteer Band
10:15 AM President Abraham Lincoln speaks on the War
11:00 AM Al McGeehan – Talks about the 25th MI Infantry
11:45 AM Civil War Concert – Lake Effects Choir
12:30 PM Union & Confederate Generals speak on the War
(Break for Battle)
3:00 PM Lincoln & Davis Debate

SOLDIER’S STAGE
10:00 AM Civil War Swords & Combat demonstrations
10:45 AM Union & Confederate Generals speak on the War
12:00 PM 1st Holland Regimental Volunteer Band
(Break for Battle & Surrender)
12:45 PM Civil War Swords & Combat
(Break for Battle)
3:00 PM Civil War Swords & Combat demonstrations
4:00 PM Soldier’s Speed-loading and firing competition[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion][su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”SUNDAY (9AM – 4:30PM)”] GENERAL EVENTS
9:00 AM Camps Open
10:00 AM 1860’s Period Church Service
11:00 AM Military Drill (Union at Battlefield, Confederates on VanRaalte House Lawn)
11:00 AM Activities for Kids in Civilian Camp
1:30 PM 1st Holland Regimental Volunteer Band
2:00 PM Battle Reenactment: Battle of Manassas
4:30 PM Camps Close
5:00 PM Last Bus Shuttle

VAN RAALTE STAGE
9:30 AM 1st Holland Regimental Volunteer Band
10:00 AM 1860’s Period Church Service
10:45 AM Union & Confederate Generals speak on the War
11:30 AM Lincoln & Davis Debate
12:15 PM Civil War Concert – Lake Effects Choir
(Break for Battle)

SOLDIER’S STAGE
11:00 AM Civil War Swords & Combat demonstrations
12:00 PM 1st Holland Regimental Volunteer Band
1:00 PM Union & Confederate Generals speak on the War
(Break for Battle)
3:00 PM Civil War Swords & Combat demonstrations[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion]

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster on the third weekend in September at the historic Van Raalte Farm in Holland, Michigan.

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