The smell of campfires and the sound of marching feet will once again fill the air at the Sunken Road and Marye's Heights in Fredericksburg on Labor Day weekend.
Reenactors will be on hand to show the weapons, uniforms, and equipment carried by soldiers 157 years ago. Watch as troops march in formation and hear about the fighting techniques used by the armies during the Civil War. Visit the camps to learn how the troops lived "in the field."
The event will take place from 9:00am - 5:00pm on Saturday, Aug. 31, and 9:00am - 3:00pm on Sunday, September 1.
Musket firing demonstrations will occur at 11:00, 2:00, and 4:00 on Saturday and 11:00 and 2:00 on Sunday (may not be suitable for people or animals sensitive to loud noises).
On Saturday evening an interactive campfire program entitled A Sense of History will begin at 7:30, examining the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of battle.
Parking is available at the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center at 1013 Lafayette Boulevard.
All programs are family friendly, free of charge, and open to the public.
Tags: living history civil war reenactors
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
