Civil War Reenactment 2019 at Hale Farm & Village

The First Battle of Petersburg – Saturday, August 10 at 2:30pm & Sunday August 11 at 2:00pm 

Visit Hale Farm & Village on August 10 and 11 for Ohio’s largest annual Civil War Reenactment.
Experience the sights, sounds, smells and emotion of the battle.

Thousands of visitors and reenactors flock to Hale Farm & Village annually for this popular summertime event—the largest annual Civil War reenactments in Ohio. Meet soldiers, cavalry and civilians. Hear the sounds of battle and smell the gunpowder. Shake hands with President Lincoln or shop for a hoopskirt. See history come to life!

On Saturday, August 10 at 2:30pm and Sunday August 11 at 2:00pm, visitors can experience a presentation of the first Battle of Petersburg, an unsuccessful Union assault on the city of Petersburg, Virginia, June 15, 1864. To recreate this battle Hale Farm & Village will be constructing earthworks in the north pasture where the battle takes place.  During the Civil War, Petersburg was protected by fortifications known as the Dimmock Line, a line of earthworks 10 miles long, east of the city, including 55 artillery batteries, and anchored on the Appomattox River.

Other highlights of the weekend will include a visit from President Lincoln, Camp Chase Fifes and Drums and shopping on Sutler’s Row with vendors of Civil War era merchandise. Cavalry mounted drills, foot soldier drills, and artillery demonstrations will also take place throughout the weekend.

Admission is $10 for adults or a two-day ticket is $15.00 and for children (12 and under) $5, or a two-day ticket is $7.50. Online ticket sales will be offered until  August 9. After that date, tickets will need to be purchased at the door. Each day offers activities for the whole family and the opportunity to experience life during the American Civil War.

Make the weekend extraordinary by riding the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to the event. Tickets should be reserved in advance through the CVSR.

During the festival, enjoy lunch at Café 1810 in the Visitor’s Center or shop The Marketplace at Hale Farm & Village. The MarketPlace features handcrafted at Hale items as well as many other Ohio made crafts and souvenirs.

Hale Farm is open 10:00am-5:00pm daily

Beginning on Friday, August 9, Hale Farm offers “Civil War Education Day,” in partnership with the 6th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. This event presents a sneak peek into the making of a reenactment. Children ages 7-12 years have the unique opportunity to observe reenactor camps, cavalry demonstrations, meet soldiers and civilians in period dress, and enjoy all that Hale Farm & Village has to offer. Reservations are required for the youth Education Day and can be made by calling 330-666-3711 x 1720 or linked HERE

DAILY ACTIVITIES
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Hale Farm & Village Craft & Trade Demos and Historic Structures
• Visit Union & Confederate Camps

SATURDAY ACTIVITIES
10:00 a.m. Drill/Dress Parade (North Pasture)
10:30 a.m. Camp Chase Fife and Drum Corps (Gatehouse Path)
11:00 a.m. Singing School featuring the Hale Family Songbook (Meetinghouse)
11:30 a.m. Cavalry Demonstration (North Pasture)
12:30 p.m. President Lincoln’s Address (Apple Orchard)
1:00 p.m. Camp Chase Fife and Drum Corps (Gatehouse Path)
1:00 p.m. Tableaux Vivants with the Ladies Aid Society (Meetinghouse to 1:30 p.m.)
2:00 p.m. Union Artillery Demonstration (North Pasture)
2:30 p.m. The First Battle of Petersburg (North Pasture)
3:30 p.m. Rally Round the Flag Music Program (Meetinghouse to 4:00 p.m.)
3:30 p.m. Camp Chase Fife and Drum Corps (Gatehouse)

SUNDAY ACTIVITIES
10:00 a.m. Camp Chase Fife and Drum Corps (Gatehouse Path)
10:15 a.m. Dress Parade (Confederate – Village/Union – North Pasture)
11:00 a.m. Singing School featuring the Hale Family Songbook (Meetinghouse)
11:00 a.m. Cavalry Demonstration (North Pasture)
12:30 p.m. President Lincoln’s Address (Apple Orchard)
1:00 p.m. Tableaux Vivants with the Ladies Aid Society (Meetinghouse to 1:30 p.m.)
1:00 p.m. Camp Chase Fife and Drum Corps (Gatehouse Path)
1:30 p.m. Artillery Demonstration (North Pasture)
2:00 p.m. The First Battle of Petersburg (North Pasture)
3:00 p.m. The War at Home (discussion/interactive) (Meetinghouse to 3:30 p.m.)

Please note:
Museum exhibits close temporarily during the Battle.

Only service animals are permitted on property.

NO DRONES PERMITTED ON PROPERTY. 

No Firearms or Weapons Allowed on Property!

ATTENTION REENACTORS: 2019 registration forms are available below, or register online (March 4-July 21) by clicking the red Reenactor Registration button below. 

Individual and Unit Reenactor Forms – Click Here

Event Guidelines and Agreement – Click Here

SUTLERS:

Hale Farm & Village will be mailing out Sutler Registrations

Call us for more information 330-666-3711 x 1717.

All Hale Farm & Village Civil War Reenactment participants are required to register for the event.

• The registration fee is $10.00 per person age 18 and older.  Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian and are admitted free.  No one under the age of 16 may carry a firearm on museum grounds.
• Walk-in reenactors must register the weekend of the event on-site at the Registration Tent to receive event and parking passes.

Please send payment, registration forms and a signed Risk Agreement to the following address:

Hale Farm & Village
Civil War Reenactment
2686 Oak Hill Road
P.O. Box 296
Bath, Ohio 44210-0296