The Fort Adams Trust, New England Brigade & Liberty Grays Present:
 Civil War Living History Weekend
July 10th & 11th, 2010
 

UPDATE: Saturday's Battle has been moved forward one hour to 2:30pm!
Admission Rates:

 Adults $10, Youth (6-17) $5, Children 5 and under FREE, Family $25

During the two day event soldiers and civilians in authentic 19th century uniforms
and dress will invite the public to spend a day in their life, and learn about everything from military
tactics to cooking to family life during the Civil War.  Both the Union and the Confederacy
 will be represented.  The schedule is filled with artillery and troop drills,
medical demonstrations, camp life, lectures, kids games and battles. 

Click here for an Event Map

Daily Schedule

 (calendar subject to change)

 

TIME

EVENT

LOCATION
Saturday, July 10    
10:00 am Gates Open to the public Parade Field
10:00 am Raising the Fort's Flag Garrison Flag Pole
11:00 am - 3:30 pm Camp life, period displays & demonstrations Parade Field, North Casemates & Barracks
10:30 am Confederate/Federal Dress Parade Parade Field
11:00am 'Domestic Sphere of the Lady Women’ Lecture North Casemates
11:00 am Infantry & Artillery Drill Parade Field
12:00 pm Cooking Demonstrations Parade Field
1:15pm Coastal Artillery Lecture North Casemates
2:30 pm Battle  
3:30pm Martial Law Trial North Casemates
4:30 pm Medical Demonstrations

North Casemates
5:00 pm Fort Adams closes to the public  
Sunday, July 11    
10:00 am Gates Open to the public Parade Field
10:00 am Raising the Fort's Flag Garrison Flag Pole
10:00 am - 1:30 pm Camp life, period displays & demonstrations Parade Field, North Casemates & Barracks
10:30 am Confederate/Federal Dress Parade Parade Field
11:00 am Infantry & Artillery Drill Parade Field
11:00 am 'Domestic Sphere of the Lady Women’ Lecture North Casemates
12:00 pm Cooking Demonstrations Parade Field
12:30 pm Topographic Engineers Lecture North Casemates
2:00 pm Battle  
3:00 pm Closing Ceremony Garrison Flag Pole
Admission to the Fort:
General=$10, Youth 6-17=$5, Children under 5 FREE.
Family Rate for two Adults and up to four Youths. No Guided Tours
 during Reenactment, Reenactment ticket stub good for
$1.00 off Guided Tours resuming July 12, 2010.
All proceeds benefit the restoration of the Historic Fort Adams.

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