Columbus Belmont State Park Civil War Days
About the Event
The weekend will include battle reenactments, living history, and encampments. Friday is "education day". Schools, scouts, groups, & clubs are encouraged to schedule field trips. Battles will be held at 2:00 both Sat. and Sun. featuring skilled reenactors bringing history back to life. Battles are narrated. There will be a Ghost Walk on Friday evening through the historic earthworks and a Civil War Ball on Saturday night featuring The 52nd Regimental String Band. Sunday morning services led in period style by Rev. Alan Farley followed by a memorial ceremony at Columbus Cemetery. Sutlers and food vendors will be on site to serve the needs of the reenactors and visiting guests.
All infantry welcome, cavalry and artillery by invitation. Straw and wood will be provided to reenactors. A powder ration will be given to registered reenactors participating in battle. There is no registration fee or admission charge.
For more information and pre-registration of sutlers and reenactors, please call Park Office (270-677-2327) or email Cindy.Lynch@ky.gov
PLEASE NOTE: The Columbus Belmont State Park Civil War Days is not organized by Milsurpia. Milsurpia is an event directory. All questions pertaining to the event should be directed to the venue or organizer
When
- Oct 07 to Oct 09, 2022
Mark your calendars today so you don't miss the next Columbus Belmont State Park Civil War Days in Columbus, Kentucky in October
Organizer
- Website:
- http://www.parks.ky.gov
- Facebook:
- Email:
- Cindy.Lynch@ky.gov
- Phone:
Venue
Columbus, Kentucky
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