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Amherst Museum presents:

Yankee

Civil War Living History Weekend

Confederate

 
June 14, 10 AM - 5 PM
June 15, 11 AM - 4 PM

Admission: $6 Adults, $3 Children
Museum Members: $5 Adults, $2 Children
2-Day pass (pre-sale only): $10 adults, $5 children.
Please call the museum for pre-sale orders.

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In addition, many of the Museum's historic buildings will be open with costumed interpreters explaining 19th-century life in Western New York. The Museum's affiliated Guilds and Blacksmiths will also be demonstrating throughout the weekend.

Weekend Events:
Federal & Confederate Encampment, Skirmishes, Sutlers,
Music and Period Dance, Children's Activities. Music from Sons of the Gaels.

Schedule:

Saturday June 14
  10:00 – Site opens to public
  10:00 – Infantry Drill
  11:00 – Childrens Drill and recruiting
  11:00 – Sons of the Gaels performance
  12:00 – Victorian Dance Demo
  1:00 – Sons of the Gaels
  2:00 – Formation for Parade/Inspection
  3:00 – Battle
  5:00 – Site closes

Sunday June 15th
10:00 – Infantry Drill
11:00 – Site opens to public
11:00 – Church Service
12:00 – Kids drill/recruiting
12:30 – Victorian Dance Demo
1:45 – Formation for Parade/Inspection
2:30 – Battle
4:00 – Site closes

The Battle of Gettysburg, Day One will be re-enacted both days.

 

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