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Harvest Fest & Civil War Living History

Updated: Sep 26

A Very Special Civil War Days Event - September 28 & 29                                         Featuring the full-size replica of the CSS H. L. Hunley submarine!



Step back in time and experience the life and times of our forefathers during this difficult, dangerous, and violent chapter in American history with the historical experience offered by the NYSV 118th Adirondack Regiment of Civil War Re-enactors.

        The 118th is a group of dedicated hobbyists, who get to blast away at each other with antique rifles, when they’re not rekindling old friendships over campfire-cooked meals.

    Spectators get to experience realistic recreations of the battles and skirmishes that occurred during the 1860s war and learn about the daily-life events that ensued during the Civil War era.  Visitors can meet and talk with re-enactors, experiencing a journey through time, as they share insights and stories about our nation's past


           This year, we’re especially proud and excited to continue the tradition with a very special Civil War Days event. This year, the Almanzo Wilder Farm, in partnership with the 118th NYSV Adirondack Regiment, will be hosting a full-size replica of the CSS H. L. Hunley; an oar-propelled submarine employed by the government of the Confederate States of America.


     Named for her inventor and chief financial backer, Horace L. Hunley, the submarine; often jokingly referred to as the fish boat or the porpoise; was cutting-edge naval engineering technology, when she was retained by the Confederacy in 1863. And, even though she was never officially commissioned into service, on the night of February 17, 1864, she became the first combat submarine in naval history to successfully sink an enemy warship; the USS Housatonic; a wooden-hulled 1930-ton steam screw sloop of war. The Housatonic was part of a Union blockade of the Confederate seaport at Charleston, South Carolina, when the Hunley attacked her; plunging a live torpedo; an explosive device on the end of a spar attached to the sub’s nose; into the hull of the Union warship, sending Housatonic to the bottom of the bay. Unfortunately, the Hunley sank as well. And her entire crew perished.


Saturday 10-4

Schedule of events and demonstrations:

10:30am Surgeon Talk & Medical Display

11:00am Artillery Demonstration & Talks

11:30am History of the 118th NY Talk @ Pavilion

12:30pm Children’s Infantry Drill (Union Camp)

1:00pm Calvary Demonstration & Talks

1:30pm Troops Form/Inspection of Arms

2:00pm Battle Scenario

3:30pm Surgeon Talk & Medical Display


Join us for a free Candlelight Walk at dark...come experience evening camp life with displays and skits! Meet by the schoolhouse at 6:30, with walk at 7


Night-Fire Artillery display starting at 9:00 pm


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Sunday 10-3

Schedule of events and demonstrations:

10:00am Church Services @ Pavilion

10:30am Surgeon Talk & Medical Display

11:00am Steve Burgess Memorial Dress Parade and

Fallen Comrade Ceremony

12:30pm Troops Form/Inspection of Arms

1:00pm Battle Scenario

2:30pm Camps Close


Vendors & food, fiddling, youth games & activities, Tour the Wilder buildings, & more!


Adults $16, Seniors, $15, 6-16, $9, 5 & under are FREE.

Active military free with ID; Active military families, 1/2 price



 

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