Huntington Beach Civil War ReEnactment
Experience Civil War Days with costumed actors and vivid displays of life in the 1800's. Central Park is transformed into a battle ground between the Artillery and Infantry with combat, canon fire and encampments. Authentic music and vendor booths include books, period costumes and other items of interest. One important aspect of the civil war that is not known by a majority of people and often overlooked is the music. The Civil War may seem like ancient history to many people. But for others, hearing a little of the period music can evoke the era with astonishing clarity: its pain and struggle, its social, political and human convulsions, the bitter, problematic triumphs. Having a good band sometimes was the difference in battle as the music was capable of motivating and making brave even the most cowardly soldier. Saturday events schedule: Camps open to public at 10 a.m., first battle at 1:30 p.m., Living History and Weapons Demonstration at 2:30 p.m. and second battle at 4 p.m. with a special twilight concert to follow. Sunday events schedule: Church services at 8 a.m., camps open to public at 9 a.m., first battle at 11 a.m., Living History and Weapons Demonstration at noon and second battle at 2 p.m. Sponsors: Huntington Beach Historical Society and City of Huntington Beach.
