The troops of the Blue and Gray will take the field once again at Historic Cold Spring Village’s popular annual Civil War Weekend, Sept. 12-13, sponsored by The Cape Bank Charitable Foundation.
The Village, which re-creates a rural community in the 1800s, serves as the perfect backdrop in presenting the American Civil War to the public.
Guests can observe and interact with the skilled re-enactors.
“The host units, the 17th Virginia Volunteers and the 5th Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers, invest a great deal of their time in making this event a success,” said Jim Stephens, HCSV deputy director for Education and Interpretation.
Visitors can tour the camps and speak with the authentically clad military and civilian reenactors throughout each day.
Historian and retired teacher Jack Meyers will exhibit some of his vast collection of Civil War-era weapons in the Village Welcome Center.
Stirring battle reenactments will occur both days at 2 p.m., and vendors of reproduction period merchandise will be found on “Sutler’s Row.”
The Country Store will be offering special fall discounts, and is stocked with a full line of historical toys, heritage good and handmade artisan wares.
In addition, a memorial service to commemorate Civil War soldiers will be held at “Old Brick” Church in Cold Spring, Sunday morning at 9 a.m.; the public is welcome to attend.
Historic Cold Spring Village is located on Route 9, three miles north of Victorian Cape May and a mile and a half west of the southern terminus of the Garden State Parkway.
For more information, call 609-898-2300, ext. 10 or visit www.hcsv.org.
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