Civil War days are coming back to Gibson Ranch April 30-May 1, 2016.
When most people think of the Civil War they imagine famous battlefield scenes when the North fought the South over the future of the Union. Explosions of smoke blast over the countryside as brave young men yell “charge!” against their opponents. The hundreds of dedicated re-enactors who come to this yearly festival turn that imagination into a reality, with highly authentic period uniforms and weapons, including working cannons. You can watch as the soldiers and their horses simulate real battles in an exciting, fast-paced show.
For more information, visit https://www.gibsonranchpark.com/civil-war-re-enactments-gibson-ranch-park
Event Schedule
Saturday April 30
9:00 am to 12:30 pm – Visit Camps
10:00 am – Morning Parade (Federal Camp)
10:30 am – Food Vendors Open
11:00 am- Morning Parade (Confederate Camp)
11:00 am – Interview with President Lincoln (Main Street Stage)
11:30 am – Civil War Round Table (Main Street)
11:30 am – 12:00 pm – Free Guided tours of the Federal Camp (Meet in front of Battle Field Stage)
12:30 pm – Clothing Demonstration (Battle Field Stage)
12:30 pm – Camps Close
1:00 pm – 1st Battle
1:45 pm – Horse Drawn Artillery Demonstration (Battle Field Stage)
2:00-2:30 pm – Free Guided tours of the Confederate Camp (Meet in front of Battle Field Stage)
3:00 pm – Firing Demonstration the differences of the Infantry and Cavalry (Meet in front of Battle Field)
3:30 pm – Camps Close
4:00 pm – 2nd Battle
4:30-5:00 pm – Free Guided tours of the Civilian Town (Meet in front of Battle Field)
5:00 pm – Event closes to the Public
Sunday May 1
9:00 am – Consolidated Drum Band Concert (Dam Road)
9:00 am – Camps Open
9:30 am – Food Vendors Open
10:00 am – Period Church Service (Civilian Town) Public Invited
10:30 am – Horse Drawn Artillery Demonstration (Battle Field Stage)
10:30 am – Camps close
11:00 am – 1st Battle
12:00 pm – Interview with President Lincoln (Main Street Stage)
12:30 pm – Free Guided tours of the Camps (Meet in front of Battle Field Stage)
2:00 pm – 2nd Battle
3:00 pm – Event closes to the Public
