Civil War Remembrance at Greenfield Village

Civil War Remembrance
May 24 - 26, 2008 (Open Saturday 'til 9pm)
Become a Part of Civil War History
During Memorial Day weekend, we invite you to become a part of living history as you travel through a microcosm of American Civil War. Union and Confederate soldier re-enactors, civilians, musicians and historic presenters—all in period costume—are eager to immerse you in the life of this turbulent American era. Civil War Remembrance is free to members and free with Greenfield Village admission.

activities
Program highlights:
Civil War re-enactors fill Greenfield Village for three days to live the history of one of America’s most turbulent eras. Talk to soldiers and civilians about the lives they led.

Confederate military and civilian encampments, Union military and civilian encampments and Military regimental headquarters are open daily throughout the Village.
Military reenactments include:
Fall In! (marching and drill practices)
Bayonet drills
Cavalry demonstration with the Michigan Cavalry Brigade
Artillery firing demonstration
Tactical demonstration narrated by William Hendricks
Exhibits and activities include:
Original Army and Navy Artifacts from the Civil War by Jack Barnhart and Kraig Lawson
Michigan Civil War Battle Flags Preservation with John Gibney including uniforms, battle relics and artifacts.
Researching Your Civil War Ancestors with Civil War Historian Dale R. Niesen
Fashion Show and Lecture: Authentic fashions of Civil War era civilians
Funeral at the Adams House: 19th-century mourning
Off to Prison and Soldier's Aid: Live performance
Town Ball
Live theater presentations including The Door and Breath of Emancipation
Music by the Dodworth Saxhorn Band, the Camp Chase Drum & Fife Corps and a Saturday evening concert.
Special Recognition Badges for veterans and current armed services members.
Memorial Day Commemoration with a noted historian
Show your support and make souvenir ribbon rosettes
pricing
All activities are free with Village admission.
MEMBERS free of charge;
NON-MEMBER SENIORS age 62 & up, $19
ADULTS age 13-61, $20
YOUTH age 5-12, $14
CHILDREN 4 & under are free.
Parking is $5 per vehicle.

http://www.thehenryford.org/events/civilWarRemembrance.aspx