PUBLIC SCHEDULE -- CIVIL WAR EVENT

(Schedule is subject to change)

Saturday, May 3, 2008

10:00 AM  -- Gates open.  Proceed to top of hill to purchase
                   admission tickets, and for parking.  Camps open to the
                   public.

10:00 AM  -- Memorial Service for Ben Newton and Annie Podhayski at Ben's
                    Monument, near the battlefield.

10:30 AM --  Rifle demonstration behind the main lodge.

11:30 AM  -- Concert by the New Elmira Civil War Band, comprised of music
                   students from Southside High School in Elmira.
                 
12:00 PM --  'Tater soup should be ready!

1:00 - app. 2:00  -- Watch the battle on the main battlefield.
             If you wish to take the bus to the battlefield area, please allow plenty of time due to a possible waiting line.  Or you may prefer to walk the short distance.

3:00 PM  -- Musket demonstration behind the main lodge.

5:00 PM  -- Camps and park close to the public.

7:30 PM --  Candlelight Tours begin.
              Due to limited space, tickets should be purchased in advance.
                 A limited number may be available to purchase on Saturday at
                 the event, but it is advised not to wait.  This is a popular offering. 

Sunday, May 4, 2008

10:00 AM  --  Gates and camps open.

10:00 AM  -- 1860s Church Service, behind the main lodge.

11:00 AM  -- Clothing of the 1860s Fashion Show, behind the main lodge.

11:45 AM  -- Rifle demonstration behind the main lodge.

12:00 PM  -- 'Tater soup should be ready!

1:00 - app. 2:00  -- Battle on the main battlefield.
              Please note:  the battles are scheduled for the same time on both days. 
                 Allow plenty of time to get down to the battlefield.

3:00 PM  -- Rifle demonstration behind the main lodge.

4:00  PM -- Event closes to the public.

But Wait!  There's Even More Going On!

At the Indian Village  --

Demonstrations of the early Northeastern Woodland Indian culture.
Take a self-guided tour of the Indian Village.

Inside the Main Lodge --

The John Jones Society -- a display about the escaped slave
who buried nearly 3,000 Confederate prisoners at "Helmira"
and kept meticulous records of each one.

The Sons of Union Veterans --

Bob Rockwell  -- displays his collection of original
Union and Confederate guns.

Spinners -- Sheila Carter and Peg Chaffee spin wool into yarn.

Remember to shop along Sutler Row. 
Don't worry!  21st Century money is gratefully accepted.

There are food vendors located in the Handicapped Parking Lot.

                       

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