Vernon|Local Event
Civil War Kids Camp
Event Details
History comes alive at Strong Family Farm on a wonderful one-day opportunity for children from ages 8 to 13. Participants will be transported to the early 1860’s and “learn some really cool stuff about life, and how to survive during the Civil war.” This includes: ·Experiencing the living conditions of the time, ·How the armies communicated, ·How they marched in formation, ·What they cooked, and much more! Each boy and girl will be given the name of a soldier who actually fought in the Civil War and adopt their persona for the day.
The brain child of Frank Niederwerfer, a member of the 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Company G Reenactment unit. Helping Frank in delivering this program are members of the Alden Skinner Camp #45 of the Sons of Union Veterans in Rockville, 14th Connecticut Reenacting members, and volunteer help from New England Civil War Museum.
The Civil War Day Camp takes place on Saturday, May 30th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $30 per participant, and pre-registration is required. To register and learn more go to