Crystal River, Florida Civil War Reenactment.

[Dispatch]

Crystal River, Florida Civil War reenactment. March 13 and 14th, 2010.
It is located along US Hwy 19, about seven miles north of Crystal River, Florida.

Saturday, March 13th:
Time / Event:
6:30am-2:00pm Registration Open
9:00am-9:30am Joint USA/CSA Colors & Opening Ceremony
9:00am-5:00pm Camps Open to the Public
9:30am-10:00am Officers' Call at the Confederate Camp
10:30am-11:00am Blacksmith Demonstration at the Sutler Area
10:30am-Noon Ladies' Tea at the Barn
11:00am-Noon Live Cannon Shoot at the North End of the Battlefield
12:15pm-1:00pm Historical Presentation by Nelson Winbush at the Barn
1:00pm-1:30pm Cavalry Demonstration on the Battlefield
1:30pm-1:35pm Scholarship Award Presentation @ Battlefield
1:30pm-2:00pm 97th PA. String Band Concert at the Battlefield
1:30pm-1:45pm Musket Inspection in Formation by Safety Committee
2:00pm-3:00pm Battle!!!!
4:00pm-4:30pm Children's Battle (ages 12 and under)
4:00pm-6:30pm Musket Competition @ North End of Battlefield
8:00pm-10:00pm *Soldiers Ball at the Barn with the 97th PA. Reg. String Band*

Sunday, March 14th:
Time / Event:
6:30am-2:00pm Registration Open
9:00am-9:30am Colors
9:00am-4:00pm Camps Open to the Public
9:30am-10:00am Officers' Call at the Union Camp
10:00am-11:00am Church Service at the Barn (Pastor Roger)
11:00am-11:15am Blacksmith Demonstration at the Sutler Area
11:15am-11:45am Mortar Competition at South End of Battlefield
11:45am-Noon Artillery Demonstration
12:15pm-1:00pm Historical Presentation by Nelson Winbush at the Barn
1:00pm-1:15pm Musket Inspection in Formation by Safety Committee
1:15pm-1:45pm 97th PA. String Band Concert at the Battlefield
1:45pm-2:00pm Live Fire Awards and Grand Review
2:00pm-3:00pm Battle!!!!
4:00 Camps Closed to the Public/Strike the Camps

Gates open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 13th and 14th. Activities are continuous throughout the day, culminating in a clash of forces each afternoon at 2 p.m.. The camps will remain open to the public until 4:00 pm each day.
Entry donation is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for students, ages 9 to 17. Children 8 and under are admitted free of charge.
Hope to see y'all their!!!! :thumbsup:

 

[Dispatch]

Better start getting ready for the Crystal River event this coming weekend, three days to go! :thumbsup:

 

[Dispatch]

For all those that didn't make this event, it was Sa-Weet! Perfect weather, beautiful breezes both days. Tons of spectators. Although, quality sutlers were in short supply but the ball on Saturday night was good. I'm not sure but I believe the Union turn out was much less than Confederates. Sound off if you were their! :thumbsup: