Willamette Mission State Park
Battle Reenactment
July 3-5, 2010
This year marks the 20th annual event at Willamette Mission State Park! Approximately 1000 reenactors are expected at the event demonstrating the living and fighting conditions of the early 1860's. Reenactors will be in period dress, living in period camps and recrating the battles of the civil war. Visitors can see civilian, military, musical, fashion and medical demonstrations throughout the weekend. This event is one of the most well-attended events in the northwest with a great battlefield and excellent support from the state park.
Schedule
Time
|
Day |
Activity |
Location |
9:00 am |
Event opens to the public | ||
9:00 (8:30 Sunday) |
Daily | Morning Parade | all military camps |
9:30 |
Sunday only | Church Services | Area #3 |
11:00 |
Daily | First Battle *Camps are closed during battles |
Battlefield |
12 pm |
Daily | Artillery Demonstration | Battlefield (left end) |
12:30 |
Daily | Union Medical Demo | Union Hospital |
| Saturday only | Period Fireman's Funeral | Civilian Camp | |
1:00 |
Daily | Period Music Demonstration | Under filbert trees near Sutler Row |
| Field Music Demo | Confederate Camp | ||
| Saturday only | The Civil War in Oregon | Permanent shelter near Civilian camp | |
| Monday only | "A Town Hall" with Abraham Lincoln |
Permanent shelter near Civilian Camp | |
2:00 |
Daily | 19th Century Fashion Show | Under filbert trees near Sutler Row |
| 3rd Brigade Brass Band | Union Camp | ||
3:00 |
Daily | Second Battle *Camps are closed during battles |
Battlefield |
4:30 |
Sat/Sun only | Confederate Hospital Demo | Confederate Camp |
| Sat/Sun only | Period Music Demo | Permanent shelter near Civilian Camp | |
6:00 pm |
Sat/Sun | Event Closes to the Public | |
Note |
Monday | Event Closes after the 2nd battle on Monday only. | |
**Schedule subject to revision
Admission
Adults: $8
Seniors, Students age 6-18: $5
Children under 6: Free
Please see our Spectator's Guide for more information!
Getting to Willamette Mission
Take the Brooks exit (Exit 263) off I-5 and follow the signs to Willamette Mission State Park, located west of the interstate along the Willamette River. The event area is 6.3 miles from Interstate 5. Camps, sutlers and battlefield are located far into the park.
The Event Coordinator is Scott Ingalls: 866-904-6165 scott@ingallsagency.com