Here are some of the highlights for the 15th & 16th:
Saturday, June 15th
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10am & 2pm: General Grant and his wife, Julia, speak about their lives at the Friends of the State Historical Society booth
Noon: President Lincoln, General Grant and Governor Lewis arrive by horse drawn carriage at the arena
3:00 p.m.: 1st Brigade Band plays at the encampment. Picture opportunity with President Lincoln, General Grant and the soldiers at the encampment.
5pm: parade
8:00-11:00 p.m. Dance to the music of the 1st Brigade Band – Ticket price: $10/person
Sunday, June 16th:
Noon: President Lincoln and General Grant visit encampment.
1p.m: Civil War Fashion Show
Tell us in the comment section what you are looking forward to the most!
Complete schedule of event here
Very nice website ! : )
Thank you, Faye! We’re working on it! (Sadly, History fanatics aren’t always very good “techies”)
And any suggestions would be welcomed too!
Glad you enjoy it – come visit again as “things happen” ~ you never know what “magic” hands-on history geeks can perform.
Laura
Pres. FWHS