Reenactment 2008
sponsored by
Blountsville Historical Society
Clanton’s Brigade of Forrest’s Cavalry Corps
CAWACO Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc.
(ACES) Alabama Cooperative Extension System
City of Blountsville
Admission charged
Saturday-Sunday, May 3 & 4
U.S. Military Service Members in Uniform: Free Admission
Regular Admission: $5.00; Children Under Five: Free
Schedule of Events
Thursday, May 1: Free History Lessons: The Forrest-Streight Raid, 6 p.m.
Friday, May 2: Free School Day: 9 a.m. to Noon
Saturday, May 3
8 a.m. Gates Open (Admission $5)
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camps Open to Public
9 a.m. Flag Ceremony
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Living History
10 a.m. to Noon Unit Drills
10 a.m. to Noon Sacred Harp
Noon Regimental Band
1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Weapons Inspection
1:30 p.m. Pass in Review
2 p.m. Battle: Blountsville Engagement
3 p.m. Regimental Band
Saturday Evening
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Gates Open (Admission $2)
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Candlelight Walking Tour and Reenactor Skits (Last tour leaves at 8)
9 to 11 p.m. Dance and Live Band (5th Alabama Regimental Band
Sunday, May 4
8 a.m. Gates Open (Admission $5)
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camps Open to Public
9 a.m. Flag Ceremony
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Living History
9:30 a.m. Era Church Service
10 a.m. to Noon Unit Drills
10 a.m. to Noon Entertainment
1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Weapons Inspection
1:30 p.m. Pass in Review
2 p.m. Battle: Federal Surrender
This is a family event. Artillery firing is loud and ear protection
is recommended for small children.
Bring chairs, umbrellas, etc.
Food and souvenirs available for purchase.
Admission $5 per person
Uniformed U.S. Military Members admitted free
Children 5 and under admitted free
Proceeds go to Blountsville Historical Society for restoration, cultural and educational projects.
Free School Day Scheduling: junglejam@yahoo.com
Craft Vendors: bok@urisp.net
Food Vendors: bright@urisp.net
Military Reenactor: buddymoon@bellsouth.net
Civilian Reenactor: tonnia@UAB.edu
PRESENTING living history of the 1860’s with soldiers, horses, cannons, battles, civilian and sutler characterizations, heritage skills demonstrations and period crafts, museum displays, food, souvenirs, musicians and great family fun.
The eighth event of this kind in Blountsville, the presentations are getting bigger and better. Learn how to sing Sacred Harp in the mini-school on Saturday.
See how life was! Give the family a history lesson! Give the family a cultural experience!
