Civil War Encampment & Reenactment

The Westmoreland Historical Society will host a Civil War encampment and battle reenactments at Historic Hanna’s Town on July 29 – July 30. Though battles did not take place at Hanna’s Town during the Civil War, western Pennsylvania provided soldiers, leadership, equipment, supplies, transportation systems, and civilian support necessary for Union victory.

Displays and presentations around the historic site will cover topics including Civil War medicine and surgery; a first-person presentation of President Lincoln; a reenactment of battle tactics; and demonstrations of various artillery. The public is encouraged to ask questions and talk to over 200 reenactors who will be camped around the site. Following a break for dinner, the public is invited to hear a concert of Civil War period music by the 46th Pennsylvania Regiment Band at 6:00 PM.

Event includes admission to the exhibit Westmoreland 250: Telling our Story in 25 Objects at the Westmoreland History Education Center.

Adults: $12
Children: $6
Family Pass: $30
Children 5 and Under: FreeSchedule:

Saturday:

9:00 – Gate/Event Opens

10:00 – Opening Ceremony with County Commissioners. Canon demonstration to follow

11:00 – Louisiana Tigers (Camped in front of Fort)

President Lincoln, first person presentation

11:45 – Militia in the Civil War

Camp Chase Fife & Drum

12:45 – McClellan and Grant, Contrast in Command (30 min)

by Civil War Impressionist Association

2:00 – Battle Reenactment. Wounded soldiers to be taken to medical display, medical talk

provided by the Blue & Gray Hospital Association/Invalid Corps immediately following

4:00 – Live Mortar Fire

5:00 – Gatling Gun Demonstration

6:00 – 7:30 – 46th Pennsylvania Regiment Band (Logan Guards), Lefevre House porch

Sunday:

9:00 – Gates Open

10:00 – Cannon Demonstration

10:30 – Louisiana Tigers | President Lincoln, first person presentation

11:00 – Militia in the Civil War

Gatling Gun Demonstration

11:30 – Live Mortar Fire

12:00 – McClellan and Grant, Contrast in Command (45 mins)

By the Civil War Impressionist Association

1:00 – Battle Reenactment. Wounded soldiers to be taken to medical display, medical talk

provided by the Blue & Gray Hospital Association/Invalid Corps immediately following

3:00 – Site closes