The Battle At Fiddler ’ s Green
The Battle At Fiddler ’ s Green
Chris , of the Jacksonville native and officer of the Confederacy , Col . Samuel H . Lockett .
In fact , several parts of the home are from the Lockett house , like the baseboards and a fireplace hearth . Antique furniture from as far back as the 1700s , all collected over the years from various sources . As Heather works on dinner in the kitchen , she points out a few cleverly hidden modern amenities , like a dishwasher camouflaged as what appears to be a cupboard .
On Sunday morning , a sermon will be given in perioddress by a local pastor , and then the second battle will be underway . Usually the side who lost on Saturday wins on Sunday . The Dempseys see it as only fair , a respectful measure to remember that everyone who died in the Civil War was , at their core , an American .
“ We do this to honor them and what they did , and if someone from Massachusetts comes here to honor their soldiers , we ’ re all about that too ,” says Chris . “ It ’ s America , and it ’ s about honoring both sides .” •
Saturday , May 4th
10:00 Camps and Sutler ’ s open to public Tour of Soldier ’ s Camps
Un-Reconstructed will be playing off and on throughout the day
11:00 Cannon fire demonstration down at the barn
11:00-1:00 House tours of Fiddler ’ s Green 2:00 “ Skirmish in the Valley ” - Battle
Un-Reconstructed to play immediately following the battle
3:00-4:00 Tours of Fiddler ’ s Green
5:30 Supper provided to all re-enactors behind the main house
7:30 Period Ball on the front lawn of the house featuring Un-Reconstructed
Dance instruction will be provided . Those not in period dress are welcome to participate .
Sunday , May 5th
10:00 Sunday morning church service Camps and Sutler ’ s open to public
Un-Reconstructed will be playing off and on throughout the day
12:00-1:00 House tours of Fiddler ’ s Green 2:00 Battle
Un-Reconstructed to play immediately followingthe battle
20 April 2013
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