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2016 Manhattan Civil War Days Set for June 4-5
Come experience a piece of American History at our 8th Annual Manhattan Civil War Days at the Baker/Koren Round Barn Farm.
The event features a great amount of infantry, cavalry, and artillery re-enactors, as well as musicians, live horses, sutlers, medical personnel and civilians. Witness booming cannons and ongoing drills. There will be many kids' activities as well as Civil War era shopping such as handmade soaps, period clothing and toys. Manhattan Civil War Days will prove to be a nostalgic portrayal of the atmosphere of days gone by. It's a weekend you won't want to miss!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 4-5
- 9:00 am: Open Church Service (SUNDAY ONLY)
- 10:00 am: Camps Open
- 10:15 am: Infantry Drill
- 10:30 am: Artillery and Cavalry Drill
- 11:30 am: Tin Cremona (Sunday Only)
- 1:00 pm: President Lincoln Address
- (SUNDAY ONLY)
- 1:45 pm: Introduction to the Battle
- 2:00 pm: Battle
- 2:45 pm: Medical Scenario
- 3:00 pm: Park Closed (SUNDAY)
- 4:00 pm: Park Closed (SATURDAY)
