Civil War Days

A living history weekend to commemorate the 161th anniversary of the Confederate
surrender at Appomattox Court House. Activities will include presentations on the
surrender, soldier encampments, historic weapons demonstrations, children's activities,
and information on researching your Civil War ancestors.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, April 11
10:00 AM Opening Historic Weapons demonstration

10:30 AM History Talk: Now is Our Time to Strike:1st Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry by Cody Faber in the Visitor Center Theater

11:00 PM Civil War baseball

11:30 AM Professor Farquar & Polecat Annie

12:00 PM Historic Weapons demonstration

12:30 PM Civil War baseball

1:00 PM Professor Farquar & Polecat Annie

1:30 PM Historic Weapons demonstration

2:00 PM Civil War baseball

2:30 PM Concert: Independent Silver Band in the front yard of White Haven

3:30 PM Professor Farquar & Polecat Annie

3:45 PM Closing Historic Weapons demonstration

Sunday, April 12

10:00 AM Opening Historic Weapons demonstration

10:30 AM Professor Farquar & Polecat Annie

11:00 AM Women’s Clothing during the Civil War in the Visitor Center Classroom

12:00 PM Historic Weapons demonstration

1:00 PM Professor Farquar & Polecat Annie

1:30 PM Historic Weapons demonstration

1:00 PM History Talk: Did the Civil War really end at Appomattox Court House? by Ashton Farrell in the Visitor Center Theater

2:00 PM Historic Weapons demonstration

2:30 PM Women’s Clothing during the Civil War in the Visitor Center Classroom

3:00 PM Professor Farquar & Polecat Annie

3:45 PM Closing Historic Weapons demonstration

Fees

The event is free

Schedule

Contact Information

Rob Lippert
314-842-1867
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Event Type

• Living History