On October
11, 12, and 13th of 2002, Mercersburg will
commemorate the 140th Raid on the Town by
the legendary General J.E.B. Stuart and his
elite Cavalry and Horse Artillery. Known historically
as the "2nd Ride-Around", this Raid
"shook the Union", and was instrumental
in President Lincoln's decision to relieve
his Commander, General George McClellan. Thus,
some historians say, changing the course of
the War!
Hosted
by the Mercersburg Stuart Raid Committee and
Civil War Heritage, Inc., This event will
be re-created on the historic town square
Saturday morning (Civilians wanted for this
scenario) followed by a battle reenactment
including Infantry, Cavalry & Artillery
in the afternoon. The commanders for the event
will be Greg Bair (PACS) Confederate and Ron
Palese (Vincent's Brigade) Federal. A roasted
chicken dinner will be provided to all registered
reenactors Saturday evening. A memorial service
will be held for all services at the historic
site of a number of 54th Massachusetts Infantry.
Following the ceremony there will be another
reenactment early Sunday afternoon. Usual
amenities will be provided to all reenactors
during the event. We look forward to your
participation and help in recreating this
historic event.
Groups
supporting this event include: Chamber of
Commerce, Historical Society, Borough, Lions
Club, Rotary Club, Moose Lodge, VFW, and the
American Legion.
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(Schedule
& Events subject to change --
please also check Main
Event Schedule for changes.)
October 11th, Friday
Morning 10:00 at Carbaugh's Farm
Camp
Open to Reenactors
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Friday Night 7:00-10:00
at Mercersburg Academy
Leading
Author on Stuart and Civil War Historians
FREE to all
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October 12th, Saturday
Morning 10:30- 12:00 at Town Square
Reenactment and
History Play (Civilians needed)
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Saturday Afternoon
2:30-5:00 at Carbaugh's Farm
(adjacent Lion's
Club Park)
Cavalry, Infantry
and Full-size Cannons
1860's Medical Demonstrations
Civil War Music Program
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Saturday Night Dinner
6:00 at Carbaugh's Farm
FREE to
all registered reenactors
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Saturday Night 7:00-9:00
at Mercersburg Academy
Traditional
or Formal Costume in Period Victorian Ballroom.
REDUCED PRICE for all registered reenactors
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October 13th, Sunday
Morning at 10:30 at Carbaugh's Farm
Cavalry,
Infantry and Full-size Cannons
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$50.00 per Cannon
(1st 5 per side)
$25.00 per Horse (all horses must have current
Coggins)
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Events to be held
--Rain or Shine
By necessity, event times may change and events
added --
Check our website for the most up-to-date
information:
www.PathsoftheCivilWar.com
