Old Franklin Day & Civil War Reenactment Weekend



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Civil War Reenactment Schedule

Friday - August 22nd
   Civil War re-enactors begin setting up camp
      HQ Union army of the Potomac at David Buell's (just south of the village)
        HQ Confederate Texas 26th behind CB church on Center St.

Saturday - August 23rd
   9:00 am     CW Camp Opens
   10:00 am   Colors and Military Drills (just south of the village)
                     Stroll through Camp and Meet:
                          President Lincoln, Gen. U.S. Grant, Gen. John A. Rawlins,
                                Gen. Robert E. Lee & Maj. Gen. Isacc R. Triuble CSA

   11:45 am   Civil War Music and Stories (in front of Chapel Hall)
   12:15 pm   Civil War Fashion Show (in front of Stone Hall)
                          Civilians first, Military second.   All are welcome to participate.
   2:00 pm     Civil War Battle Re-enactment  (just south of the village)
   4:30 pm     Civil War Camp Closes
   8:00 pm     Blue and Gray Ball (at Franklin Fire Dept.)
                          Free, Fun, All are Welcome to Dance or Watch!!
Sunday - August 24th
   9:00 am     Camp Opens
   10:00 am   Colors & Military Drills
   11:00 am   Civil War Non-denominational Church Service
                        Pastor Alexander M. Stewart/Alvin L. Stewart. (Bring a chair.)
   2:00 pm     Civil War Battle Re-enactment
   4:00 pm     Camp Closes