Battle of Big Bethel-Civil War Reenactment

 

April 2-3. 2011

Join us as we commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Big Bethel In 1861,

Union General Benjamin Butler’s forces collided with Colonel John Magruder’s Confederate troops at Big Bethel becoming the first land battle of the Civil War. Experience the sights and sounds of the Civil War battlefield including cannons, muskets, drums, trumpets and horses. Learn about Civil War camp life and what soldiers did during quieter times.

Highlights:

• Battles each day
• Talks and Demonstrations
• Minutes away from the battlefield
• Military Camps Open to the Public

150th Big Bethel Schedule of Events

Saturday April 2, 2011
10 am: Gates Open
11:30 am: Cavalry Battle
12:30 pm: Presentation: Fashions and Customs of the 1800's
1:30 pm: Camps Close until after battle
2 pm: Battle of Big Bethel
4 pm: Gates Close

Sunday April 3, 2011
10 am: Gates Open
11:30 am: Infantry demo
12:30 pm: Signals Demo
1:30 pm: Camps close until after battle
2 pm: Battle
4 pm: Gates Close

Endview Plantation
362 Yorktown Rd.
Newport News, VA 23603
Phone: 757-887-1862
E-mail: endview@nngov.com

Open 10-4 Each Day
$7 per person
Under 7 free
House tours reduced to $3 per person