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Special Event
Event
Sharpshooters at Best Farm
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 39.370588, -77.398689
Sharpshooters at Best Farm is at Tour Stop #1, Best Farm: 5106 Urbana Pike Frederick, MD 21704
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
6 hours
Type of Event
Living History
Guided tours of the Best Farm will occur at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm. Skirmish Drills presented by Living History demonstrators will occur at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm.
Description
Sharpshooting on Best Farm – Union and Confederate skirmishers used the landscape and the buildings of Best Farm to their advantage as they dueled on July 9, 1864. Rangers and volunteers will provide demonstrations of the skirmish drill, as well as tours of the Best Farm.
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
NPS Photo
Tags:
sharpshooters
best farm