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Reenactor Schedule |
THUSDAY, FEB. 24
| 8 am |
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Registration open for sutlers and reenactors |
FRIDAY, FEB. 25 — SCHOOL DAY
Events are subject to availability of reenactors
| 8:30 am |
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Gates open to the public |
| 9 am |
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School presentations begin/officers’ call |
| 9 am |
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Students free to tour camps, meet generals, and see medical, engineer and period presentations |
| 12:30 pm |
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Students free to tour camps, meet generals, and see medical, engineer and period presentations |
| 3 pm |
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School program ends |
| 9 pm |
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Officers and unit rep call under the pavilion |
| Midnight |
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Gates to all camps close; no cars allowed in camps |
SATURDAY, FEB. 26
| 8:30 am |
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Gates open to the public
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| 8:30 am |
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Posting of colors and drill for military |
| 9 am |
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Camps open to the public to meet generals, and see medical, engineer and period presentations |
| Noon |
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Cavalry — artillery demo |
| 2:30 pm |
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Battle of Aiken — Part One — White Pond |
| 3:30 pm |
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Soldier’s Grand March in Review |
| 7 pm |
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Night fire and battle |
| 8 pm |
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Dance |
SUNDAY, FEB. 27
| 8:30 am |
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Gates open to public |
| 8:30 am |
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Posting of colors and drill for military
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| 9 am |
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Camps open to the public to meet generals, and see medical, engineer and period presentations |
| 10:30 am |
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Period church service — Open to all |
| Noon |
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Ongoing presentations |
| 2:30 pm |
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Battle of Aiken — Part Two |
| 3:30 pm |
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Soldier’s Grand March in Review |
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James Longstreet
During most of the Civil War, James Longstreet commanded troops in Robert E. Lee's Army of northern Virginia, rising to the rank of lieutenant general. He was engaged in most of the major battles of the war, including both battles of Bull Run, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, and Knoxville. Read more »
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Battle Trivia
Reenacting is not a hobby that comes cheap. The reenactors obsessive eye for detail often carries a hefty price. Cannons start at $25,000. For an average infantryman, the outfitting price is $2,000 to $2,500. Muskets are the biggest expense, costing $300 to $700. Other costs include uniforms, dishes, canteens, powder and tents. All must be authentic. Read more » |
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