Friday   August 14th   Medical

8:30 am   

Medical Registration Opens      

Participants need to be registered and receive their passes in order to attend classes.

9 am

Mortuary Science of the Civil War

10 am

11 am

Noon

Lunch     

For the Medical Personnel

12:30  pm

2 pm

3 pm

Advanced Moulage Techniques

Dr. John Bonner  $25.00 participation Fee

These classes will be taught by some of the best in our field. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Classes are free. Pre-registration before August 10, 2006 is essential if you prefer hotel accommodations please. On site check-in opens Thursday. Classes begin Friday morning and last all day.  Medical demonstrations all day Saturday. After battle scenario will see approximately 55 wounded for our tables. For More information and on-line registration go to registration page or E-mail Vice-president Kelsey Jones for snail-mail information and registration packets.

Friday’s Regular Schedule August 14th

1 pm – 3 pm

Kids Day/Educational Presentations  

Participate in drills and watch special demos (including medical) aimed at creating a fun learning experience.

4pm – 7pm

Camp Tours

Watch tent cities go up! Talk with soldiers and civilians, see what life was like!

8 pm - 9pm

Camp Followers Concert

        Opening ceremonies for the weekend events with period music.

Following the Concert  

Campfire Stories and Song

Listen to real and imaginary tales of Civil War around                                                                                   campfires with our re-enactors.

10 pm

registration closes

camps are closed to the public.

Saturday   August 15th

7 am

Reveille

Wake-up call for soldiers. Registration opens.

7 am-10 am

Pancake Breakfast               

$4.00 per person at shelter #3 for public and re-enactors

8:30 am

Commanders Meeting

Meeting will begin at  the big tree (On battlefield0

9 am

Camps open to the public

The public is invited to stroll into camps, ask questions and talk with Civil War actors.

10 am

Infantry Drill        

The public is invited to watch soldiers drill on the battlefield

10:30

Artillery Drill

The public is invited to watch artillery drills on the  battlefield

10:30

Vendors will be serving food all weekend

11:15

Dunking of Mary Ragan

Rally begins at the band shell and ends at willow creek

11:30

Press Conference

Public is invited to attend press conference with Mr. Lincoln and the Generals Grant & Lee. Please feel free to ask questions

Noon

Lunch     

Vendors will be serving lunch for all

Noon      

Concert

Enjoy eating your lunch from the vendors at the band shell and listen to the music of Camp Followers.

1pm

Ladies tea

Enjoy a style show of period dress.

1:30 pm

Wounds Clinic and Nurses Clinic

All nurses and Dr.s must attend.

2 pm

Artillery Demonstration

School of the Artillery will be at the battlefield for demonstrations.

3 pm

The Battle of Pleasant Hill will be recreated by Civil War soldiers on the battlefield

After the Battle                     Chaos

The Field Hospital personnel will be in full swing demonstrating their awesome skills.

4:30

Baked goods Auction

Home baked goods will be up for sale by highest bidder. Public welcome.

After the Auction               Pirates                    All pirates (and Children) meet at the band shell to start treasure hunt!

5pm

Sons of Union Veterans

A meeting will be held at shelter #3

5:30 pm

Supper will be served for the troops by the Christian Commission for the North

and the Ladies Aide Society for the South.

7 pm

Lincoln Remunerates          

President Lincoln will take the stage to share some of his thoughts and experiences in office.

8 pm       

Military Dress Ball

Public is invited to join us and learn the Civil War Era dances.

10 pm     

Night Fire

We will be showing off the beautiful effects of cannon illumination during a firing at night.

11 pm

Camps are closed, all quiet. Sentries and security are posted.

Sunday   Aug 16th

7 am – 9 am

Reveille/Breakfast

Pancake breakfast $4.00 at shelter #3 for troops and public.

8:30 am

Commanders Meeting        

By the Big Tree (on the battlefield)

9 am       

Camp opens

Public is invited to stroll, converse with the Civil War actors and ask questions.

9:30 am

Period Church Services

Rev. D. Gage will be giving the sermon.

10:30 am

Drill & Report       

Drill & Review of the troops along with a battle review of the previous day

If you missed Saturday now is the time to catch up!

10:30

Vendors will be serving all day

11:30

Pay Call & mail Call

On the battlefield under the big tree

Noon      

Lunch     

The vendors will be serving a wonderful lunch.

Noon      

Camp Followers

Sit and listen to the slightly rowdy songs of t he Civil War while you enjoy lunch from our vendors!

1:30 pm

Battle    

The Battle of Pleasant Hill will be recreated by Civil War soldiers on the battlefield

2:15 pm

Pass & Review

Soldiers are honored military style

2:30

Story Teller

Professor Farquar will once again regale us at the band shell

3 pm

Final Concert

Concludes our week-end Schedule with a final concert. By the camp followers

4 pm

Camps Close

Troops pack up, police the area and drive home. Have a safe trip!

Bob Welch is our wandering minstrel and will be telling tales and singing songs through-out the day..

Medical Demonstrations and talks through-out the day.

Military Ball Saturday night –The public is invited to attend (Civil War dress not necessary)

Pirates lead children’s treasure hunt and raid.

Mail Call and Pay Call (to be announced)

Talks will be given by groups about their roles during the Civil War.

Evening campfire tales Friday night.

Reenactor Information and Rules

Our officers are eager to make sure that you have a fun and safe time.

We have very few rules but expect them to be followed.

Put all trash in bags provided by registration.

All pets must be on a leash while in the park.

No exposed alcohol. Keep it limited and hidden. If it causes a problem you will be asked to leave.

No alcohol prior to battle.

Keep camps looking authentic.

Period firearms only-no exceptions.

All weapons must be inspected prior to battles.

No exposed alcohol. Keep it limited and hidden. If it causes a problem you will be asked to leave.

No alcohol prior to battle.

Vehicles must be parked in designated areas while camp is open to the public.

Any photos and/or movies taken by this committee may be used in future promotions.

Have a fun and safe time.

Our schedule will be full of fun things to do. 

We will be giving out rations to all, gunpowder per rifle, cannon powder per gun, blood and bandages per medical unit.

 Staff members will be clearly visible this year and available to solve problems and answer questions.

     Registration, Site Maps, Event Schedule, Trash bags and an answer person will be available at our centralized information booth starting Wednesday noon.

     We will be raffling off some nice items this year and will begin selling tickets in the spring so you can have more chances to purchase tickets.

     There will also be some nice prizes to give away for several contests.

They will be listed in our schedule of events.