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Day 320 Civil War Reenactment in Plymouth MA

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With Veteran Day this week,  a great way to get kids into history to attend the Civil War reenactment from the 22nd Massachusetts voluntary infantry on Saturday  November 12th from 10am-2pm  in Plymouth at the training green.    The Training Green is located on Sandwich St. in Downtown Plymouth.

Civil War Reenactment in Plymouth MA

The  family friendly free event is being held to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of the start of the Civil War and the 300th year anniversary of the establishment of the Training Green which was established in 1711.

 

Schedule of Activities:

10 a.m. – Encampment opens to the public. Company roll call and inspection.

10:30 a.m. – Company drill, including firing demonstrations

11 a.m. – Kids muster. Using stick “muskets,” any willing youngsters will be instructed in a bit of basic drill and how to form a company.  A few volunteers will be sought to try on some reproduction coats and gear to get a sense of what it was like to wear a Civil War uniform.

11:45 a.m. Civil War “Fashion Show.” Soldiers and civilians will discuss their uniforms, gear and attire.

12:30 p.m. – United States Sanitary Commission. Our female auxiliary members will speak about the important work of women in the Sanitary Commission.

1 p.m. – Company drill, including firing demonstrations

1:30 p.m. – Kids muster

2 p.m. – Civil War “Fashion Show”

2:30 p.m. – Company drill, including firing demonstrations

3:30 p.m. -  Closing Ceremony. Board of Selectmen. Brief remarks on Plymouth soldiers in the Civil War, salute to the Monument and the men of Plymouth listed thereon.

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