Monmouth County - Farmingdale - 10th Annual Civil War Encampment
Saturday - Sunday, June 1 - 2 - Farmingdale, Monmouth County
10th Annual Civil War Encampment
Children Friendly Event & Site
Join the Historic Village at Allaire as we welcome the Civil Skirmish and Encampment Group to our grounds as they re-enact life during the Civil War. Travel back in time this year as "The Actions at Rural Plains" is reenacted throughout various areas of the village. The Battle of Totopotomoy Creek (also known as the Battle of Bethesda Church) and Rural Plains (the Shelton House) in Hanover, Virginia are the backdrop as Generals Grant and Lee's troops meet on the battlefield, May 28-30 in 1864. Join the crowds in watching, and participate in military drills, meet President Lincoln, and converse with influential military figures. Learn about the lives of soldiers and civilians. A skirmish between Confederate and Union Troops will take place in the heart of the village!
Special scenes re-enacted, musical programs, camp tours and much more taking place.
Historic homes, craft shops, stores, and exhibit halls at the Historic Village will be open for the event!
The encampment lasts two days: Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Event fee of $5 per car (to benefit The Historic Village at Allaire's Guilds). Other donations appreciated.
The Historic Village at Allaire is located at 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ. For more information, contact the Allaire Village office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, at 732-919-3500 or visit www.allairevillage.org.
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Saturday, June 1 - Farmingdale, Monmouth County
Civil War Lantern Tour, Skirmish, & Concert
Become a part of history and join us for this one-night only event - a THREE in one special that includes a guided lantern tour of the encampment and village, concert, and skirmish! This is a must see, after-dark special event.
* Experience camp-life after dark. Feel like part of the encampment as period dressed historical interpreters lead you by lantern light through the Confederate, Union and civilian camps.
* The era and mood is set with a musical concert.
* Once the sun goes down, watch the skirmish as forces clash at the Mill Pond Bridge!
Admittance with an evening "event ticket" ONLY! Tickets are $20 per person and advanced registration is required!
The event begins at 7:00 pm upon being assigned to a tour group at the Historic Row House & Village Museum (aka Visitor Center). ALL tours leave promptly at 7:00 pm. Attendees should arrive by 6:45 pm. All tours conclude with a night skirmish at the Mill Pond Bridge that will begin at approximately 8:45 pm.
This highly specialized event takes about two hours to complete (7:00 - 9:00 pm) and is both indoor and outdoor. Seating is provided for the musical concert. Event is rain or shine!
The Historic Village at Allaire is located at 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ. For more information, contact the Allaire Village office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, at 732-919-3500 or visit www.allairevillage.org.
10th Annual Civil War Encampment
Children Friendly Event & Site
Join the Historic Village at Allaire as we welcome the Civil Skirmish and Encampment Group to our grounds as they re-enact life during the Civil War. Travel back in time this year as "The Actions at Rural Plains" is reenacted throughout various areas of the village. The Battle of Totopotomoy Creek (also known as the Battle of Bethesda Church) and Rural Plains (the Shelton House) in Hanover, Virginia are the backdrop as Generals Grant and Lee's troops meet on the battlefield, May 28-30 in 1864. Join the crowds in watching, and participate in military drills, meet President Lincoln, and converse with influential military figures. Learn about the lives of soldiers and civilians. A skirmish between Confederate and Union Troops will take place in the heart of the village!Special scenes re-enacted, musical programs, camp tours and much more taking place.
Historic homes, craft shops, stores, and exhibit halls at the Historic Village will be open for the event!
The encampment lasts two days: Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Event fee of $5 per car (to benefit The Historic Village at Allaire's Guilds). Other donations appreciated.
The Historic Village at Allaire is located at 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ. For more information, contact the Allaire Village office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, at 732-919-3500 or visit www.allairevillage.org.
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Saturday, June 1 - Farmingdale, Monmouth County
Civil War Lantern Tour, Skirmish, & Concert
Become a part of history and join us for this one-night only event - a THREE in one special that includes a guided lantern tour of the encampment and village, concert, and skirmish! This is a must see, after-dark special event.
* Experience camp-life after dark. Feel like part of the encampment as period dressed historical interpreters lead you by lantern light through the Confederate, Union and civilian camps.
* The era and mood is set with a musical concert.
* Once the sun goes down, watch the skirmish as forces clash at the Mill Pond Bridge!
Admittance with an evening "event ticket" ONLY! Tickets are $20 per person and advanced registration is required!
The event begins at 7:00 pm upon being assigned to a tour group at the Historic Row House & Village Museum (aka Visitor Center). ALL tours leave promptly at 7:00 pm. Attendees should arrive by 6:45 pm. All tours conclude with a night skirmish at the Mill Pond Bridge that will begin at approximately 8:45 pm.
This highly specialized event takes about two hours to complete (7:00 - 9:00 pm) and is both indoor and outdoor. Seating is provided for the musical concert. Event is rain or shine!
The Historic Village at Allaire is located at 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ. For more information, contact the Allaire Village office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, at 732-919-3500 or visit www.allairevillage.org.
