Cannon Fire and Muskets on Main Street!
Music, Food, and a Bread Riot!
The 15th Annual Civil War Reenactment in
Angelica
Angelica,
NY -
Angelica is a ‘Town Where History Lives’ and no
better way to fulfill that motto than to have a reenactment of one of the most
significant historical events in this country's existence, The American Civil
War. It’s not just about muskets and
cannons but an up-close look at what it was like to live in the 1860’s during a
time of war.
The Allegheny Highlands Council Boy Scouts of America and the 136th
New York Volunteer Infantry “The Ironclads” have teamed up again this year to
provide this spectacular event. Reenactors from across the region make camp
right on Main Street where they’ll eat, sleep & breath Civil War-era
life. Dressed in period attire, they
will battle blue against grey complete with cannons and muskets. The scouts
will be camping at the Allegany County Fairgrounds just up the hill from
Angelica and observe several skirmish reenactments and then participate in a
mock battle of their own, using imitation muskets & gaining valuable
insights into Civil War life. In addition, local schools are invited to attend
on Friday to talk with and observe the reenactors throughout town.
The ‘Battle of Gettysburg, First Day’ will be the focus of the 2018
Reenactment. Colonel Tom Vossler, a
licensed battle field guide at Gettysburg, will provide authoritative
presentations of the battles. As well
as a presentation on the ‘Allegany County
Soldiers at Gettysburg’.
Angelica, NY is uniquely suited to provide the backdrop for the First Day of Gettysburg with battles
occurring directly on Historic Main Street.
New this year will be ‘Dressing the Lady’ a
clothing demonstration with a live model that shows all the layers underneath
for both the wealthy and the worker.
This will be demonstrated at the old Angelica Inn.
Also new this year is a re-creation of the Richmond Bread Riot by the
civilian component of the re-enactors. The Richmond Bread Riot was an uprising
of women in Richmond, Va., over the inflation and food shortages experienced by
the South during the war. It is an often-overlooked event in history education.
This re-creation will take place on historic Main Street at noon on Saturday.
And Abraham Lincoln will be around to deliver the Gettysburg Address.
Our local radio station, WRAQ-LP 92.7 FM, has lined up music
performances that will be sure to get your foot tapping and target songs that
convey the era of the Civil War.
Food will be available to include Turkey Legs, Chicken BBQ, Corn on the
Cob, Ice Cream, Gravy and Biscuits, Belgian
Waffles with Strawberries, Beef on Weck, Pulled Pork, Salt Potatoes, all you
can eat Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Hot dogs, and more.
The Angelica Farmer’s Market will be open with fresh produce, honey,
flowers, Amish baked goods, crafts and other interesting items.
So please join us, there is plenty to experience, plenty to eat, plenty
to enjoy.
Angelica is located in the heart of Allegany County, at Exit 31 of I-86,
Southern Tier Expressway. The
Civil War Reenactment in Angelica is supported by many good local
businesses and volunteers. The Allegheny
Highlands Council Boy Scouts of America and the 136th New York
Volunteer Infantry are the driving force behind the event and provide the key
value to guests and visitors. For more
information; email angelicaboosters@gmail.com; visit www.136thny.com, or Angelica
Civil War Reenactment on Facebook.
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SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS:
Angelica
Civil War Reenactment
Friday, Saturday
& Sunday – September 21 - 23
Park
Circle & Main Street – Angelica
Civil War Reenactment on Main Street /
Old-Time Live Music at Gazebo / Farmer’s Market / Bread Riot /
Encampments on Main Street / Cannons and Muskets / Food /
Displays-Exhibits-Demonstrations / Pancake Breakfast Sunday / Chicken BBQ / Dancing
/ Old time dress / More
15th
Annual Event
Civil War Reenactment in Angelica is supported by many good
local businesses and volunteers. The
Allegheny Highlands Council Boy Scouts of America and the 136th New
York Volunteer Infantry are the driving force behind the event and provide the
key value to guests and visitors.
angelicaboosters@gmail.com
www.136thny.com
on Facebook – Angelica Civil War Reenactment
Civil War Reenactment Weekend Schedule
Friday, September 21, 2018
9:00am to 2:00pm School Education Day. Local Schools sending classes to tour
interpretive stations. No battles on
Friday.
Saturday, September 22, 2018
9:00 AM to Noon Living
History in camps and on Main Street (Boy
Scout groups and the public will be touring camps and stations learning about
the Civil War). Food and Farmer’s
Market Vendors are open until 5 PM with music throughout the day.
10:30AM – Gettysburg
Address – with Abraham Lincoln
11:00 AM – ‘Dressing
the Lady’ – Old Angelica Inn
12:00 PM – Bread
Riot – Downtown Historic District
1:00PM -- Civil War Battle scenario—Part I--Downtown
Historic District
2:00PM -- Allegany County Soldiers at Gettysburg –
Colonel Tom Vossler
2:30 - 3:00 – Scout
Battle on old School Field
3:30PM – 4:00PM Civil War Battle scenario—Part II— On old
school athletic fields.
5:00 --
Camps close to the public.
Sunday, September 23, 2018
8:00AM - Pancake
Breakfast served at Legion. All you can
eat pancakes & maple syrup
9:00 AM --
Camps open, music and food throughout the day
10:00 AM – 1860s
Church Service, Grange hall. Catholic Mass, Former Sacred heart Church
Building, Park Circle
11:00 AM –
‘Dressing the Lady’ – Old Angelica Inn
Noon to 12:30PM –
Parade – downtown (Scout Awards presentations at end of parade)
1:00PM – Gettysburg
Address – with Abraham Lincoln
2:00- 3:00 --
Civil War Battle Scenario—Details to be announced later. Downtown Historic District
3:00PM -- Allegany County Soldiers at Gettysburg–
Colonel Tom Vossler
2:00 to 4:00PM-- Living history, public tours camps.
4:00 PM -- Event closes.
