Battle for the Yellow House
Civil War Re-Enactment at the Battles Museums

Camp Open to the Public... Sat. & Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Battle Re-Enactments... Sat. 3:00 p.m. & Sun. 2:00 p.m.
Candlelight Tours... Sat. 8:00 p.m. (Reservations required.)

Event scheduled in conjunction with Dan Rice Days 2008.
Battles Museums of Rural Life
436 Walnut Street, Girard

This two-day re-enactment includes something for every member of the family…demonstrations of 1860s crafts and daily chores, the opportunity to drill with the regiment, ladies tea on the lawn, two battle re-enactments, speakers and a visit from Dan Rice! Camp opens daily at 10 a.m. and is FREE and open to the community. A complete schedule of events will be available at www.eriecountyhistory.org closer to the event weekend.

Experience the encampment by candlelight! Be escorted through camp by a military guide and witness a battlefield surgery, grave diggers, freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad and more. Candlelight tours are offered Saturday, August 2nd beginning at 8:00 p.m. Tours depart from the C.E.B. Memorial House (“white house”) every 20 minutes. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 814.454.1813 x24. Tickets: $4 Adult, $3 Senior, $2 Child, $10 Family.

Candlelight tour is a collaborative effort between the Society, Harry T. Burleigh Society and 111th P.V.I. Civil War Re-enactors.