Civil War Days in Branch County-Coldwater, Mi.

Activities in PIERCE & SCHLUBATIS Hall For Saturday & Sunday

 

ACTIVITIES IN PIERCE HALL FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

SATURDAY MAY 23, 2009

9:00 A.M. Pierce Doors Open

10:30 A.M. Lecture Presented by Major General Butterfield (Jerry Ford) & Bugle Calls Demonstrated

11:00 to 11:30 concert: Civil War songs by Max Larsen school 5th graders, led by Diane Pridgeon.

11:30 A.M. Concert; "The Ellis Family Players" Playing on Mountain Dulcimer's

12:30 P.M. Fashion Show of 1860's Clothing of Both Men & Women. Everyone Welcome to Come Dressed        Their Outfit & Show Off Their Civil War Period - Era Clothing and Accessories. Coordinators: Carol Bavin & Suzanne Smith

2:00 P.M. Break for Live Battle at Main BattleField Between Union & Confederate

3:00 P.M.  Concert; "The Ellis Family Players" Playing on Mountain Dulcimer's WEATHER PERMITTING BAND MAY PLAY OUTSIDE OF PERICE HALL.

5:00 P.M. Fairground Closes & Dearth Center Opens Doors For 1860's Military Banquet & Dance. Come on Over. Dinner Tickets Must be Purchased in Advance by May 18th @ 517-278-8032 or Purchased @ Branch Area Chamber of Commerce  20 Division St & Sauk Trail Trading Post 445 E. Chicago St Coldwater, Mi. Dance Only is FREE After 8:00 P.M. Train Tickets are also available that these location as well.

SUNDAY MAY 24, 2009

9:00 A.M. Pierce Doors Open

9:30 A.M. Civil War Church Service (Non-Denominational-Public Invited)G.C. Sharp - Chaplain Conducting, Suzanne Smith - Soloist.

10:30 A.M. Presentation: Medical Care During The Civil War. Dr. Major (Howard Streeter) & Display of Civil War Surgical Instruments

11:30 A.M. Concert; "The Ellis Family Players" Playing on Mountain Dulcimer's

12:00 Noon. Pig Roast - Registered Re-enactors Served 1st, Open to the Public (By Donation) Next. Seating Available inside Pierce hall fpr Eating.

12:45 P.M. President Abe Lincoln (Hal Nottingham) and Son's Tad and Wille will Speak.

1: 00 P.M. Singer & Musican; Dan Hefner Will Preform

1:15 P.M.  Concert; "The Ellis Family Players" Playing on Mountain Dulcimer's

2:00 P.M. Break for Live Battle at Main BattleField Between Union & Confederate Soldiers

3:00 P.M. Concert; "The Ellis Family Players" Playing on Mountain Dulcimer's WEATHER PERMITTING BAND MAY PLAY OUTSIDE OF PERICE HALL.

5:00 P.M. Fairgrounds Closes, "Thank You" in Advance For Attending The 3rd "Civil War Days" in Branch County and We Hope to See You Monday Morning at the Main 4 Corners or Next Year! Please Tell All Your Friends! Drive Safe.

ACTIVITIES IN SCHLUBATIS HALL FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2009

9:00 AM                Schlubatis Doors Open

9:00 to 12:00        Workshop "1860-1865 Victorian Coiffure-Hair Styles of the Era"                                                          by Ruthann Sherman

10:00 to 11:00     "Life of the Common Soldier" by Jim Wildt

11:00 to 12:00     "Civil War Military Equipment" by Ken Sherman

12:00 to 1:00       "Life of the Common Soldier" by Jim Wildt

1:30 to 2:00         Introduction to the Battle of Franklin @ Main Battlefield - Westside of Fairgrounds

2:00 to 3:00         The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee @ Main Battlefield - Westside of Fairgrounds

3:30 to 4:30         Demonstration - "1860 -1865 Victorian Coiffure -                                                                          Hair styles of the Civil War Era" by Ruthann Sherman
 
3:30 to 4:30         "Civil War Military Equipment" by Ken Sherman

5:00PM                 Doors Close


SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2009

9:00AM                    Schlubatis Doors Open

10:30 to 11:30         "Life of the Common Soldier" by Jim Wildt

                               "Jewelry Demonstration” of the Civil War Era" by Mrs. Lincoln

 11:30 to 12:30         "Civil War Military Equipment" by Ken Sherman

12:00 to 1:00            Break for Hog Roast with President & Mrs. Lincoln

1:30 to 2:00             Introduction to the Battle of Franklin @ Main Battlefield - Westside of Fairgrounds

2:00 to 3:00             The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee @ Main Battlefield - Westside of Fairgrounds

3:30 to 4:30             Demonstration - 1860 - 1865 Victorian                                                                                            Hair styles of the Civil War Era" by Ruth Sherman

 

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