Preston Plantation

Events

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Schedule of Events

June 6 and 7, 2009


CAMP OPENS  10:00

 

MAIN BATTLE BOTH DAYS 1-2

 

HAY RIDE,  2:30  - weather permitting

 

NIGHT FIRE Saturday only - when it gets dark

 

Throughout the day there will be talks given by General Buford, silhouettes made on 1703 era machine, steam engine talk using small model for demonstration, talks given on Henry Bibb, an escaped slave from Trimble County, Delia Webster, Abolitionist who owned farm inTrimble County. 

September 27 & 28, 2008 - River Spirits Rendezvous

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Links To Other Events

Indiana Territory Festival - July 4 - July 6, 2008 - Corydon, IN

Annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, Gettysburg, PA - July 4 - 6, 2008

Two Battles each day. 145th Commemorative Medal for all registered participants. Massive pyrotechnics for all battles. Usual amentities supplied. Separate Confederate and Federal camps. Extensive living history village with presentations all day. Two Saturday night dances for all registered reenactors. Bounty paid for horses and cannons. Registration fee: $15 before December 31st, $20 from January 1st until March 15th, 2008. No substitutions after June 1st, 2008. There will be no walk-ons at the 145th event. Overall Commander: General Allen Baldwin. For registration packets: Gettysburg Anniversary Committee, P.O. Box 3482, Gettysburg, PA 17325-3482. (717) 338 1525.    gac3@adelphia.net

Capture of Gladeville, Wise, VA - July 11 - 13, 2008

Marilla Civil War Weekend, Marilla, NY - July 11 - 13, 2008

Civil War Days at Thunder Valley Stables, McKean, PA - Aug 15 - 17, 2008

The Battle of Dry Creek, Sulphur Springs, WV - Aug 16 - 17, 2008

Eckley Miners Village Civil War Encampment, Weatherly, PA - Aug 16 - 17, 2008

Battle of Richmond, Richmond, KY - Aug 23 - 24, 2008

The Battle of Richmond Association (BORA) enables you to experience a reenactment on a portion of the original battlefield that is relatively unchanged since the dates of the conflict, Aug. 29-30, 1862.   895-248-1974

6th Annual Civil War Reenactment and Living History Weekend, Lake Villa, IL - Sep 13 - 14, 2008

Allison Woods Living History & Reenactment, Statesville, NC - Sep 19 - 21, 2008

Battle of Chickamauga, Walker County, GA - Sep 19 - 21, 2008


Exciting Battles Friday, Saturday & Sunday, National Speakers - Book Authors, Tactical Sunday Morning, Ladies Tea - Fashion Show, Live Civil War Music, Tour the Camps & Talk to the Soldiers.  800-624-0281 

Feast of the Hunters Moon - Sept. 27 & 28, 2008 W. Lafayette, IN

The Feast of the Hunters Moon is a French & Indian pioneer event held at Fort Quiatnon, in W. Lafayette, IN.  It is included here as one of the premier mid-west events that has been reenacted for over 40 years.

Blackford County Civil War Days, Hartford City, IN - Oct 10 - 12, 2008

Battle of Leatherwood, Cornettsville, KY - Oct 24 - 26, 2008

The event will feature Civil War re-enactors, a battle both Saturday and Sunday. We will also feature period music, a living history village, a Heritage Ball and more. Friday is reserved as a special day for school children.  606-438-0494

Muster on the Wabash - Nov 1 & 2, 2008 - Vincennes, IN

21st Annual Ohio Regimental Military Ball, Canton, OH - Feb 2009 (TBD)

Olustee Battle Reenactment, Lake City, FL - Feb 13 - 14, 2008

16th Annual Civil War Medicine Conference, Greensboro, NC - Mar 2009 (TBD)

Victorian Masquerade Ball & Dinner, Massillon, OH - Mar 2009 (TBD)

Las Mariposas Civil War Days, Mariposa, CA - Apr 2009 (TBD)

Corinth Civil War Heritage Day and Confederate Memorial Day, Corinth, MS - Apr 2009 (TBD)

White Hall Civil War Days, White Hall, IL - Apr 2009 (TBD)

Grand Civil War Ball, Scranton, PA - Apr 2009 (TBD)

5th Annual Battle in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Old Fort, NC - May 2009 (TBD)

Stand of Colors, Kansas City, MO - May 2009 (TBD)

Jones-Imboden Raid, Rowlesburg, WV - May 2009 (TBD)

Battle of Sacramento, McLean County, KY - May 2009 (TBD)

Battle of Port Jefferson, Jefferson, TX - May 2009 (TBD)

Battle of Holden, Holden, MO - May 2009 (TBD)

Civil War Era Lawn Party, West Chicago, IL - Jun 2009 (TBD)

Battle of Chaplin Creek, Franklin Grove, IL - Jun 2009 (TBD)

Lehigh Valley Civil War Days, Whitehall Township, PA - Jun 2009 (TBD)

Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum 5th Annual Civil War Days, Henrietta, NY - Aug 2009 (TBD)