![]() The Revolutionary War reenactment is personal for Rivers. The sound of musket shots and the smell of sulfur filled the foggy air as other reenactors tested their vintage firearms before going into battle. And though the reeactors pay homage to different periods of time, their enthusiasm for history is equal - as is the enthusiasm of the guests.ĭozens of visitors asked the Revolutionary War reenactors questions about their clothing, equipment and the battles that took place during the eight-year conflict, also known as the War of Independence. The distance between the colonists’ and British campsites was about 40 yards, whereas the campsites for the Union and Confederate armies are about 100 yards apart. ![]() Otherwise the two events are not that different. This number compares to the 800 reenactors who flock to Central Park during the Civil War reenactments. Mark your calendar now so you won’t miss the next Huntington Beach Civil War Days on Labor Day Weekend at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach, California.Rivers said he is looking to make the Revolutionary War reenactment an annual event should its popularity support such a commitment.Ībout 200 people participated over the weekend. ![]() Please include your name, phone number, city, and your preference for the Union or the Confederacy. Many of these units recruit members from the Southern California area – if you are interested in joining a reenacting unit please email – your request will be forwarded through the appropriate channels. The vast majority of reenactors belong to individual units, portraying a particular infantry or cavalry company, or artillery battery. President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address – 12 NoonĬivil War Days hosts reenactors from all over the United States, each living historians with their own impressions of people whom lived 155 years ago. Twilight Concert featuring The Armory Band at 5:30PM President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address – 4:45PM President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address – 3PM ![]() Living History Weapons Demonstration to follow Memorial Concert for Maureen Rivers 5:30PM – Concert honoring Civil War Days founder Maureen Rivers (1936-2015)
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