Civil War Reenactments in the Making
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Must be drivable from the Twin Cities in Minnesota by 100 miles
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This page was last updated on: November 18, 2009
Listings by date. Minnesota listings, then others easy to get to from the Twin City area.
For more information, contact the event by using their link or e-mail.
The Public is Invited to View all of the encampments or battle reenactments listed.
Some may have a small fee & others are free with donations excepted.
All are educational fun looks at the Civil War Era by using Living History
14th annual Battle Re-enactmen t & En-campment
At Wade House, Federal, Confederate & Civilian encampments & Large Battle reenactments on both days. Demonstraions, Drills, Sutler tents. Cavalry
1,200 Plus Reenactors 10 to 12 plus cannon 6 - 7 Hrs. from the Twin Cities
Battle Re-enactmen t & En-campment
9th Annual Muskets & Memories Civil War Weekend. Demonsteations, Dance, Activities
Fashion Show & Sutlers. Full Scale Battles on Sat, & Sun.
800 Plus Reenactors. 4 -5 Hrs. from the Twin Cities
Battle Re-enactment & Encampment Rt 176 & Fairfield Rd. Sat. Evening tours, 5pm-9pm. Sun. 10am-4pm Camps open to public.
Union ,Confederate & Civilian Camps, Sutlers, Drills & Demonstrations. 200 Acres
1,400 Plus Reenactors 8 hrs. from the Twin Cities
Battle Re-enactment & Encampment .
Skits, Presentations of all sorts. Battles on both days. Sutlers, Period Music. Military Ball,
400 plus re-enactors 3-4 Hrs. from the twin Cities
Living History Life in The Cabin
The Cabin comes alive with living history of life in the cabin in the Civl War Era demonstrating life at the time in a small cabin.
Minnesota Living History - Encampments - Battle Reenactments - Tours
Dairy Days Encampment in Adams, Minn. June 13,14, 2009 A Encampment & demonstrations
There will be life in camp, infantry drill, skirmish & living history demonstrations.
Private Anthony's Out of State Picks
Other Living History - Encampments with Battle Reenactments & Shows
Within a reasonable driving distance of the Twin Cities.
A Encampment - Battle Reenactment & demontrations Many Soldiers & Cannons
There will be life in camp and firing of muskets, infantry drill, living history demonstrations.
The Fort comes alive for the weekend with Civil War life
There will be life in camp and firing of muskets, cannon , infantry drill, living history demonstrations.
This old Fort is what I call the Pride of Minnesota
Yes , There is Civil War Era History to see in Minnesota
At The Minnesota History Center
See link to site for more information.
Lecture.
See link to site for more information.
A brand new learning experience with each tour.
See link to site for more information
A brand new learning experience with each tour.
Living in the Civil War Era
Civl War encampment. demonstrating camp life, drills, firing of muskets, soldiers and civilians.
Reservations are required see link for more information
A brand new learning experience with each tour.
Reservations are required see link for more information
A brand new learning experience with each tour.
Private Anthony's National Event Picks
Other Living History - Encampments with Battle Reenactments & Shows
Within a reasonable driving distance of the Twin Cities.
Battle Re-enactment & Encampments. 146 Anniversary
Tens of thousand of reenactors from all parts of the country come together to reenact this battle.
July 2,3,4, 1863 was the date for this tree day battle & the largest of the Civil War.
It was the Battle of Gettysburg that Colonel Colvill of Red Wing, Minnesota, led the charge of the 1st Minnesota Regiment at the Plum Run, saving the Union Army from being split in two on July 3rd, the second day of the battle. It is well known by many as the charge that saved the Union. Colvill was wounded twice while engaged in the charge. The regiment suffered 82% casualties. On July 4th, the third day of the battle, the 1st Minnesota in repelling Pickett's charge, received another 15% casualties.
Check their link for activities throughout this year & next, leading up to Civil War Days.
The Civil War 150 Years
This is now being planned by the Friends of Wasioja.
Celebrating the 150 Sesquicentennial of the Great Rebelion ( Civil War ) in honoring our Minnesota Civil War Veterans.
DuPage County Fair Grounds
This one is not a reenactment, it's the Civil War Collectors Show
1776 Revolutionary War, 1861-1865 Civil War, Up to 1898 Indian War.
8 -9 Hrs. from the Twin Cities
It's time to join the 3rd. Drill with the soldiers, Medical Demonstraion, Period
Church Service, Cemetery Salute to the Civil War Veterans.
Soldiers, Civilians, Special Skits going on all weekend.
A Encampment & demontrations Many Soldiers
Living history demonstrations.
See link for more information. 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Muskets & Cannon, Encampments & President Lincoln makes a visit
Trolley rides pulled by horses. & more
A brand new learning experience with each tour.
See link to site for more information.
A Encampment - Battle Reenactment & demontrations Infantry, Artillery, Civilians, Medical, U.S. Christian Commission, Units from all over Minnesota, Iowa & Wisconsin will gather.
There will be life in camp and firing of muskets, infantry drill, living history demonstrations. Many area schools will attend on Friday.
En-campment & the old historic town comes to life in the Civil War Era.
Federal & Civilian encampments Demonstraions, Drills,
1 1/2 Hrs. from the Twin Cities
A Encampment - Battle Reenactment & demontrations Infantry, Artillery, Civilians, Medical, U.S. Christian Commission
There will be life in camp and firing of muskets, infantry drill, living history demonstrations. Area schools will attend on Friday.
Here are just several Civil War related places in Minnesota to Visit.
