Civil War Reenactment
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 07/19/2015
Genesee Country Village & Museum commemorates the battles that captured the headlines 150 years ago this year on July 18 & 19.
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Civil War Sesquicentennial
Museum visitors will time-travel to the year 1864, exactly 150 years ago, with the sounds of muskets, cannons, and horses' hooves beating the ground. Combat was more intense, while civilians were uncertain about what the future would hold. The historic village takes on the guise of a border town, with civilians busy with trying to maintain a normal life, while dealing with the wartime shortages, mixing school lessons and farm duties with rallies, sewing for soldiers, caring for the wounded and dealing with solders encamped around their homes.
Battle Times & Locations
Each day sees two battles:
- 11:30am: The South Field Battle will feature mounted cavalrymen and artillery! Witness dozens of riders as they defend the surrounding community from being blasted by cannon shells.
- 2:00pm: See the infantry maneuver around houses and shops, over fences, and through enemy lines as one side defends the village from being stormed!
It's more than just a battle
Townsfolk occupying the village will offer musical concerts, specialty shopping and vignettes depicting civilian life during the war.
The military camps will also be open for inspection during the day. Mounted cavalrymen will be parading about on campus and warming up for the afternoon battle. In the morning, the artillery commanders will host a firing demonstration prior to the first battle.
For the convenience of the museum's visitors, the admission gates will open at 9:30 a.m. both days of the event.
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Location:
Genesee Country Village & Museum1410 Flint Hill Road
Mumford, NY, 14500United States
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Phone:
585-538-6822Contact name:
Program Registrar
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The event has already taken place on this date:
07/19/2015
Time:
10am - 4pm
Price:
Adults $20
Seniors/College with ID $17
Youth $12
Ages
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