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photo of reenactors firing black powder riflesCivil War Encampment

Saturday, August 1, 2009 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Historic Court Circle, Main Street

Visit with Civil War-era soldiers, their families & camp followers as they interpret camp life during the War for Independence.

* Gather around the soldier's tents as they explain the history of their unit
* Join in the drilling of "volunteers"
* Witness black powder firing demonstrations
* Meet an 18th century pharmacist
* Learn the favorite children's games of the period
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11 a.m. - Robert E. Lee
Memorial for Gloucester’s soldiers & wreath laying at the Confederate Monument

2 p.m. - Robert E. Lee
“A conversation about my life.”  In the Colonial Courthouse.

FREE! Come for an hour or two, stay for the day. 
Bring a lawn chair and remember
these and all veterans who sacrificed for our independence
and our continued liberty throughout the years since.


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For more information, call 804-693-0014 or please email us!

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Last Update by D. Carter December 08, 2009