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Civil War Activities

Drummer boy at Civil War encampment at Island Park


The Island will be host to the 4th Michigan Infantry, the 22nd Michigan Infantry, the 8th Arkansas Infantry, & the 12th South Carolina Infantry, as well as civilian camps.


Special Events

  1. Firing demo, 10am

  2. Parade, 11am

  3. Civil War skirmish, 2:30pm

  4. Tours & discussions

  5. Civilian encampments

 
 

Come to the Island Park, just north of downtown, where the North and the South will come together for a day of living history. Several military and civilian groups will set up camp on the island, surrounded by the scenic Grand River and beautiful ledges.


Join the 4th Michigan Infantry, the 22nd Michigan Infantry, the 8th Arkansas Infantry, the 12th South Carolina Infantry, and civilian encampments on our beautiful Island Park for a trip back to the Civil War and some enlightening discussion and reenactment.




Please note that both the Bridge and the River Trails will be closed during the Civil War Skirmish, from 2:30 to 3:00 pm, for your protection.

 
Civilian Civil War camp at Island Park

The North and the South

Civil War firing demonstration
Drummer boy at Civil War encampment at Island Park
Casualties on the bridge during the Civil War skirmish
A Civil War officer stands by his tent
Civilian Civil War camps at Island Park
Civil War encampment, seen from across the Grand River
Muster at the Civil War encampments

Photographs  from previous years’ Civil War activities, including civilian camps, a muster, a skirmish, and the encampments as seen from across the river.

Photos from Previous Years

For more photos, visit our Photo Gallery.

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Time until event:
May 5, 2012

10am to 5pm

Free admission

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