The Fort Adams Trust, New England Brigade & Liberty Grays Present:
 Civil War Living History Weekend
July 9th & 10th, 2011
 

During the two day event soldiers and civilians in authentic 19th century uniforms
and dress will invite the public to spend a day in their life, and learn about everything from military
tactics to cooking to family life during the Civil War.  Both the Union and the Confederacy
 will be represented.  The schedule is filled with artillery and troop drills,
medical demonstrations, camp life, lectures, kids games and battles. 

Click here for an Event Map

Daily Schedule

 (calendar subject to change)

 

TIME

EVENT

LOCATION
Saturday, July 9    
10:00 am Gates Open to the public  
10:15 am Raising the Fort's Flag Garrison Flag Pole
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Camp life, period displays & demonstrations Parade Field, North Casemates & Barracks
10:30 am Confederate/Federal Dress Parade Parade Field
11:00am 'Domestic Sphere of the Lady’ Lecture North Casemates West
11:00 am Infantry & Artillery Drill Parade Field
11:30 am Medical Demonstrations Parade Field
12:00 pm Cooking Demonstrations Parade Field
1:00pm 'Fort Adams, Design & Usage' Lecture North Casemates West
2:00 pm BATTLE  
3:00 pm Medical Demonstrations

Parade Field
3:30 pm 'Coastal Artillery' Lecture North Casemates East
3:30 pm Scavenger Hunt Prize Drawing Gift Shop
4:00pm Prisoner Exchange Parade Field
5:00 pm

Fort Adams
Closes to the public

 
Sunday, July 10
10:00 am Gates Open to the public  
10:00 am Raising the Fort's Flag Garrison Flag Pole
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Camp life, period displays & demonstrations Parade Field, North Casemates & Barracks
10:30 am Confederate/Federal Dress Parade Parade Field
11:00 am Infantry & Artillery Drill Parade Field
11:00 am Coastal Artillery Lecture North Casemates East
11:00 am 'Domestic Sphere of the Lady’ Lecture North Casemates West
12:00 pm Medical Demonstrations Parade Field
12:00 pm Cooking Demonstrations Parade Field
12:00 pm 'Fort Adams, Design & Usage' Lecture North Casemates West
1:00 pm BATTLE  
2:30 pm Scavenger Hunt Prize Drawing Gift Shop
2:00 pm

Encampment
Closes to the public
Admission to the Fort:
General=$10, Youth 6-17=$5, Children under 5 FREE.
Family Rate for two Adults and up to four Youths.
 
Underground Listening Tunnels Tours:
General=$4, Youth 6-17=$2, Children under 6 FREE.
Family Rate for two Adults and up to four Youths.

All proceeds benefit the restoration of the Historic Fort Adams.

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