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Heritage Village - Civil War Days
Co-hosted by the U.S.S. Fort Henry
Date:
May 16, 2009 (Saturday) - open to
the public 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Description:
Titled
"Civil War Days" this event features living history of the time
of the American Civil War (1861-65). We examine both
military and civil life during that period. On the
military side we have the Union and Confederate troops, where
the spectator cant talk with these "living historians."
Featured are arms of the era, military music, medical technology, infantry and artillery drills, a "Grande Review" (parade), and a skirmish at 2:30PM between the Blue and the Gray, complete with cannon, rifle, and pistol fire. On the civilian side we have the blacksmith, salt making, "cracker" whips, music, story time, children's games, a fashion show, and more. There are many civilians in costumes portraying people of the era. (2005 event photo at right showing the Federal line is courtesy of
Reenactors:
Please arrive early,
before the park opens to the public (9:00 AM). Be sure to
enter and register at gate 2. All weapons
(including pistols) are to be brought to the event unloaded.
All pistols will be inspected unloaded and tagged.
All weapons and uniforms are to be period. Contact
Lew (see contact tab, above).
Artillery:
First two pre-registered guns per
side (4 total) will receive a powder subsidy from the County.
Pre-registration contact is Lew
(see contact tab,
above).
Sutlers:
Sutlers must pre-register by calling
Heritage Village at (727) 582-2123. (Sutlers sell Civil
War period related items.)
This year's battle
theme:
Awaiting approval of a completely
different event.
Food & Drink:
There will be more food and beverage
vendors on site this year. Vendors must pre-register by
calling Heritage Village at (727) 582-2123.
Location:
The event takes place at Heritage
Village, a Pinellas County Park complete with "old time"
structures. Admission is free. The event draws about
100 reenactors and over 2,000 spectators annually.
There are clean rest rooms, and a variety of food vendors.
Please go to
Heritage Village web site for
directions and location.
A Family activity - bring your camera!