Huntington Beach Civil War Days

7111 Talbert Avenue,Huntington Beach CA 92648

04 September, 2021

Description

The 28th annual Civil War reenactment in HB Central Park featuring hundreds of historical reenactors, programs, battles, food, and music! Always Free to the Public!​The Huntington Beach Historical Society is proud to host the 28th annual Civil War Days Living History Event in Huntington Beach Central Park during the 160th anniversary of America's Civil War. Living history events like Civil War Days allow people to experience vivid recreations of life in our past in ways that would not otherwise be possible, and learn about some of the most important moments in our collective history. This event is facilitated by hundreds of dedicated volunteers portraying people from all walks of life, and as always, our events are free to the public. Come out to see this grand display this Labor Day Weekend! September 4th & 5th, 2021 More info on HBHistory.org/civilwarHB Central Park (Behind the Library) On Gothard between Slater and Talbert Camps open to the Public on Saturday and Sunday Battle Times: Sat: 1:30 and 4 PM / Sun: 11 and 2 PM Schedule SaturdayCamp opens to the public at 10AM Battlefield Concert - 11:30 - ft. The Richmond Howitzers Band Grant & His Generals - Noon Civil War Engineers - 12:30PM First Battle at 1:30 PM Living History Weapons Demonstration to follow President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address - 2PM Grant & the Railroads - 2:30PM The 1864 Election - 3PM Prisoner Exchange - 3:45PM Second Battle at 4PM Lincoln's Proposed Slavery Amendment - 4:45PM Twilight Concert featuring The Armory Band at 5:30PM SundayChurch Service at 9AM Native Americans & the Civil War - 10 AM Battlefield Concert 10:30 AM - ft. The Richmond Howitzers Band First Battle at 11AM Lincoln's Proposed Slavery Amendment 12 Noon Civil War Engineers - 12:15PM Grant & His Generals - 12:30PM California & the Civil War - 1PM The Grants - Ulysses & Julia at City Point - 1:30PM Second Battle at 2PM Lincoln's Proposed Amendment - 2:45PM