Civil War Weekend June 20 and 21
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ- Step onto the battlefields of the American Civil war, observe the struggle that altered the political, social, and economical landscape of the nation, and delve into the lives of those involved at the Civil War Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21. The Second New Jersey Brigade is stationed at Historic Speedwell in Morris Township for a unique two-day event that presents the lives of Civil War soldiers more vividly than textbooks.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day, the group of re-enactors lead activities throughout the eight-acre site presenting the daily lives of soldiers and a culminating staged skirmish. Witness Union and Confederate camps as they re-create a day in the life of a soldier with authentic cooking, dress, and general setup as well as, the massive period cannon. Watch musket and artillery drills and firings, listening to the daily mail call, and practice marching and bayonet drills. Marching drills include period instruments as soldiers proudly go into battle. A Civil War era Signal Corps group authentically demonstrates how important messages were sent between units using colorful flags as signals.
Be sure to join in on the Civil War Weekend action. You won’t want to miss out on the re-creation of this historical moment. Why learn about our history in any other way than experiencing it first-hand. Don’t miss the action on Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21. For more information on Civil War Weekend at Historic Speedwell, please call 973-285-6550.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day, the group of re-enactors lead activities throughout the eight-acre site presenting the daily lives of soldiers and a culminating staged skirmish. Witness Union and Confederate camps as they re-create a day in the life of a soldier with authentic cooking, dress, and general setup as well as, the massive period cannon. Watch musket and artillery drills and firings, listening to the daily mail call, and practice marching and bayonet drills. Marching drills include period instruments as soldiers proudly go into battle. A Civil War era Signal Corps group authentically demonstrates how important messages were sent between units using colorful flags as signals.
Be sure to join in on the Civil War Weekend action. You won’t want to miss out on the re-creation of this historical moment. Why learn about our history in any other way than experiencing it first-hand. Don’t miss the action on Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21. For more information on Civil War Weekend at Historic Speedwell, please call 973-285-6550.