Take your family on a historical experience of a lifetime at the Civil War Reenactment at Hale Farm & Village on August 13-14, 2016. This 2-day weekend is your your chance to bring history to life as you witness the reenactment of the Battle of Big Bethel, walk through the Union and Confederate camps, smell the gun powder, meet soldiers and more.
Civil War Reenactment at Hale Farm & Village
The Civil War Reenactment at Hale Farm & Village is the largest Civil War reenactments in Ohio. 700 reenactors will be set up at the campgrounds for the Battle of Big Bethel, one of the earliest land battles of the Civil War that took place near Newport News, VA on June 10, 1861.
The actual battle reenactment is at 2:30 on August 13th and 2pm on August 14th with plenty to do and see before and after from 10am – 5pm.
This is your chance to meet and talk with soldiers, cavalry and civilians dressed in period clothing. Hale Farm & Village does an amazing job of bringing history to life for adults and children. This event is just as much educational and entertaining.
There will be Cavalry mounted drills, foot soldier drills, and artillery demonstrations of the Civil War throughout the weekend.
You can even shake hands with President Lincoln. 
Another highlight will be shopping on Suttler’s Row with vendors of Civil War era merchandise. My kids love the old fashioned toys and buy one every time we visit Hale Farm & Village.
Civil War Education Day Camp
Kids have the special opportunity to get a sneak-peek of the making of a reenactment during Civil War Education Day on Friday, August 12th. This Hale Farm day camp is from 10-4pm. During the Civil War Education Day camp at Hale Farm, kids can become a Civil War soldier for the day. They will train and drill with Civil War soldiers in period costumes.
They can meet with civilians and even the soldiers and their horses from the Sixth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Kids will even experience camp life.
Kids will have the chance to dive into history while observing Union and Confederate camps, meeting soldiers and civilians and enjoying all of Hale Farm & Village for the day. Pack a lunch and send your kids to this unique day camp!
Civil War Reenactment Pricing:
Pricing for the Civil War Reenactment Weekend at Hale Farm & Village is just $10 adults; $5 youth 3-12; members free. Or get a 2-day ticket for $15 for adults and $7.50 for children. Pre-order tickets online until August 12th or buy at the door the weekend of August 13th.
Pricing for the Civil War Education Day is $60 non members and $50 for WRHS members.
For more information and for reservations, call 330-666-3711, x 1720.
