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Upcoming Civil War Sesquicentennial News & Events
Jefferson Davis Birthday Celebration
May 31, 2013 - Jun 2, 2013
In honor of Jefferson Davis' birthday, we are hosting a Jefferson Davis State Historic Site Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemoration event. It will take place from May 31-June 2, 2013. There will be a re-enactment, sutlers and food vendors, tours, presentations, and other activities. The re-enactor registration will be at 7:30 pm on Friday and the hours on Saturday are fron 8 am- 10 pm and on Sunday from 9:30 am- 3:30 pm. For more information, please contact the park.
Location: Jefferson David State Historic Site, Fairview
For more information contact Ron Sydnor at 270-889-6100 or email Ron.Sydnor@ky.gov.
Runs through Jun 2, 2013
Living History
Jun 1, 2013
10:00am - 6:00pm
Columbus-Belmont State Park Living History, co-hosted by the "Friends of Columbus-Belmont" in recognition of National Trails Day. Enjoy: Encampments, Demonstration, Museum Tours, and Guided History Hikes.
Location: Columbus-Belmont State Park
For more information contact Cindy Lynch at 270-677-2327 or email cindy.lynch@ky.gov.
Battle of Tebbs Bend – Green River Bridge
Jun 8, 2013
2:00pm
150th Anniversary Memorial Service.
Off of Highway 55 Between Campbellsville and Columbia, Ky. on Tebbs Bend Road.
The speaker will be Kent Masterson Brown.
Unveiling of Stone of Pvt. Frank Voss, 7th Ky Cavalry.
Location: Tebbs Bend of Green River Confederate Cemetery
For more information contact Betty J. Gorin at 270.465.8726 or email smithgorin@windstream.net.
“Morgan's Raids” Taylor County Civil War Bus Tour
Jun 29, 2013
9:00am - 4:00pm
150th Anniversary of “Morgan’s Great Raid”
Civil War historian Betty J. Gorin, author of Morgan Is Coming, will lead a group of enthusiasts through Taylor County on the “Morgan's Raids” Civil War Bus Tour. Betty will take you on an in-depth journey of the numerous raids through Taylor County by Confederate General John Hunt Morgan including the Pleasant Hill Raid, the 1St Kentucky Raid, the Christmas Raid, and the Great Raid.
The bus will depart from the Hiestand House-Taylor County Museum, (near Wal-Mart and the Holiday Inn Express) on Hwy 210 at 9 am, EDT. Adequate parking is available. The tour is sponsored by the Taylor County Historical Society and the Tebbs Bend Battlefield Association.
This 7 hour excursion is only $30; a box lunch and Morgan’s Raid maps are included. Payment in full is required by May 15 to reserve your seat on the bus.
Make your reservations today by mailing your payment to:
Taylor County Tourist Commission
P.O. Box 4021
Campbellsville, KY 42719
270.465.3786
Location: Campbellsville
For more information contact Betty J. Gorin at 270.465.8726 or email smithgorin@windstream.net.
Civil War Days
Oct 11, 2013 - Oct 13, 2013
The weekend will include battle reenactments, living history, and encampments. Friday is "education day". Schools, scouts, groups, & clubs are encouraged to schedule field trips. Battles will be held at 2:00 both Sat. and Sun. There will be a Ghost Walk on Friday evening through the historic earthworks and a Civil War Ball on Saturday night. Sunday morning services and a memorial ceremony at Columbus Cemetery. Sutlers and food vendors will be on site to serve the needs of the reenactors and visiting guests. Special entertainment daily featuring Rick Revel and The 52nd. Regimental String Band. Cavalry and artillery by invitation, all infantry welcome. Straw, wood, powder ration, and a meal will be provided to reenactors. There is no registration fee or admission charge.
The event is sponsored by Columbus-Belmont State Park, Hickman Co. Judge Executive/Fiscal Court & Civil War Days Committee
Location: Columbus-Belmont State Park
For more information contact Cindy Lynch at 270-677-2327 or email cindy.lynch@ky.gov.
Runs through Oct 13, 2013
Upcoming Civil War Sesquicentennial News & Events
Jefferson Davis Birthday Celebration
May 31, 2013 - Jun 2, 2013
In honor of Jefferson Davis' birthday, we are hosting a Jefferson Davis State Historic Site Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemoration event. It will take place from May 31-June 2, 2013. There will be a re-enactment, sutlers and food vendors, tours, presentations, and other activities. The re-enactor registration will be at 7:30 pm on Friday and the hours on Saturday are fron 8 am- 10 pm and on Sunday from 9:30 am- 3:30 pm. For more information, please contact the park.
Location: Jefferson David State Historic Site, Fairview
For more information contact Ron Sydnor at 270-889-6100 or email Ron.Sydnor@ky.gov.
Runs through Jun 2, 2013
Living History
Jun 1, 2013
10:00am - 6:00pm
Columbus-Belmont State Park Living History, co-hosted by the "Friends of Columbus-Belmont" in recognition of National Trails Day. Enjoy: Encampments, Demonstration, Museum Tours, and Guided History Hikes.
Location: Columbus-Belmont State Park
For more information contact Cindy Lynch at 270-677-2327 or email cindy.lynch@ky.gov.
Battle of Tebbs Bend – Green River Bridge
Jun 8, 2013
2:00pm
150th Anniversary Memorial Service.
Off of Highway 55 Between Campbellsville and Columbia, Ky. on Tebbs Bend Road.
The speaker will be Kent Masterson Brown.
Unveiling of Stone of Pvt. Frank Voss, 7th Ky Cavalry.
Location: Tebbs Bend of Green River Confederate Cemetery
For more information contact Betty J. Gorin at 270.465.8726 or email smithgorin@windstream.net.
“Morgan's Raids” Taylor County Civil War Bus Tour
Jun 29, 2013
9:00am - 4:00pm
150th Anniversary of “Morgan’s Great Raid”
Civil War historian Betty J. Gorin, author of Morgan Is Coming, will lead a group of enthusiasts through Taylor County on the “Morgan's Raids” Civil War Bus Tour. Betty will take you on an in-depth journey of the numerous raids through Taylor County by Confederate General John Hunt Morgan including the Pleasant Hill Raid, the 1St Kentucky Raid, the Christmas Raid, and the Great Raid.
The bus will depart from the Hiestand House-Taylor County Museum, (near Wal-Mart and the Holiday Inn Express) on Hwy 210 at 9 am, EDT. Adequate parking is available. The tour is sponsored by the Taylor County Historical Society and the Tebbs Bend Battlefield Association.
This 7 hour excursion is only $30; a box lunch and Morgan’s Raid maps are included. Payment in full is required by May 15 to reserve your seat on the bus.
Make your reservations today by mailing your payment to:
Taylor County Tourist Commission
P.O. Box 4021
Campbellsville, KY 42719
270.465.3786
Location: Campbellsville
For more information contact Betty J. Gorin at 270.465.8726 or email smithgorin@windstream.net.
Civil War Days
Oct 11, 2013 - Oct 13, 2013
The weekend will include battle reenactments, living history, and encampments. Friday is "education day". Schools, scouts, groups, & clubs are encouraged to schedule field trips. Battles will be held at 2:00 both Sat. and Sun. There will be a Ghost Walk on Friday evening through the historic earthworks and a Civil War Ball on Saturday night. Sunday morning services and a memorial ceremony at Columbus Cemetery. Sutlers and food vendors will be on site to serve the needs of the reenactors and visiting guests. Special entertainment daily featuring Rick Revel and The 52nd. Regimental String Band. Cavalry and artillery by invitation, all infantry welcome. Straw, wood, powder ration, and a meal will be provided to reenactors. There is no registration fee or admission charge.
The event is sponsored by Columbus-Belmont State Park, Hickman Co. Judge Executive/Fiscal Court & Civil War Days Committee
Location: Columbus-Belmont State Park
For more information contact Cindy Lynch at 270-677-2327 or email cindy.lynch@ky.gov.
Runs through Oct 13, 2013
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