| Civil War Reenactments have been gaining popularity | | | | Labor Day. Head to the Midwest and make your next |
| over the years and have become a popular family | | | | Labor day historic. (civilwardays.org) |
| event. Both reenactors and spectators gather at | | | | 4. Appomattox, VA - Now you can see where Lee |
| battle sites throughout the country for annual events. | | | | surrendered to Grant. This living history event is held |
| Some events are noteworthy for their historic | | | | in early April. Reenactors limited. |
| significance and others for the quality of the | | | | 5. Fort Steilacoom, WA - Civil war enactments are |
| reenactment event. History buffs, gun collectors and | | | | not limited to the East Coast or Midwest. Fort |
| enthusiasts gather to reconstruct history. Some | | | | Steilacoom's Civil War Reenactment takes place in |
| events are open and allow a wide range or | | | | Washington State in early May. |
| participants and spectators. Other events are closed | | | | 6. McKinney, TX - Relive the Battle for Myers Landing |
| to the public and only "hard core" reenactors are | | | | in McKinney, Texas in November with cavalry and |
| invited. Here is a list of 10 great events. Check out | | | | infantry reenactors. |
| Civil War Reenactors Websites for events near you, | | | | 7. Madison County, NY - Reenactors will cover 150 |
| then dust off the uniform, get the Springfield Rifle | | | | acres in Madison County, New York in October. No |
| out of the wood gun cabinet, and prepare for a | | | | fees are charged. |
| fantastic day. | | | | 8. London, KY - The Battle of Camp Wildcat comes |
| | | | alive near London, Kentucky in October. |
| 1. Gettysburg, PA - The famous battle of Gettysburg | | | | Pre-registration is required of all reenactors. |
| comes to life over three days in the summer. Tickets | | | | 9. Pelican, LA - Head down to Louisiana in April for |
| are available on line. This is one of the premier civil | | | | the Battle of Pleasant Hill. |
| war reenactment events in the country. | | | | 10. Rowlesburg, WV - Reenactors can be part of the |
| 2. New Market, VA - Travel to Shenandoah County in | | | | Jones-Imboden Raid in West Virgina in May when |
| May and experience the Civil War Battle of New | | | | General "Grumble" Jones lead an attack on the town |
| Market at the Battle Field State Historic Park. The | | | | to destroy the vital B&O Railroad bridge. |
| event includes Stonewall Brigade Band Concert, Living | | | | When you are finished with the reenactment, before |
| History, Artillery Demonstrations and more. | | | | you do anything else, clean and oil your rifle, and then |
| (shenandoahconnection.com) | | | | lock it away in a solid wooden gun cabinet to keep it |
| 3. Lamoni, Iowa - Lamoni Civil War Days happens on | | | | away from wandering hands. |