Civil War Days will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2 at the Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Although it has been over 150 years since our country has fought in the Civil War, the diaries, stories, and lessons still remain. The Historical Society’s Pinecrest Village is transformed into a Civil War encampment where visitors can meet famous figures of the past and experience firsthand a turbulent time period in our nation’s history. Join reenactors as they stage a battle complete with raging cannons and marching infantry. Learn how the nation changed through the insights of local people who made a difference in history. The family-friendly event features food, fun, and shopping on “Sutler’s Row” for traditional Civil War-era reproduction products.
The event will feature cooking and trade demonstrations, artillery, cavalry and infantry drills, medical scenarios, and school of the solider for youth participants. A main battle reenactment will be held at 1 pm, both Saturday and Sunday. A full time schedule of activities can be found at ManitowocCountyHistory.org/programs/civilwardays. A Church service will be held at the Niles Church at 10:15 am on Sunday.
Food and beverages will be available from Brian’s Smokehouse, Manitowoc.
On Sunday, June 2, any youth (18 or under) Scout (Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.) who comes to Civil War Days in his or her uniform will be given free admission. To speed up the entry process, Scouts should register for their tickets prior to June 3 by registering online at ManitowocCountyHistory.org/programs/scoutsunday. The registration process is easy, simply click on Scout Sunday at the bottom of the page and print out your page. Bring the ticket to the McAllister House Welcome Center on Sunday, June 2, dressed in your Scout uniform, to gain free entry.
Civil War Days is made possible by AV Dynamics, Cellcom/Nsight Teleservices, Community First Credit Union, SS Badger, and United One Credit Union.
