Willamette Mission State Park
Battle Reenactment
July 2-4, 2011
This year marks the 21th 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 |
Area |
| 9:00 |
Event opens to the public | ||
| 9:00 |
Daily | Military Dress Parade | 1, 2 & 5 |
| 9:30 |
Sunday Only | Church Service | |
| 10:00 |
Daily | Camp Living History Demostrations | 1, 2, 6 & 7 |
| 11:00 |
Daily | First
Battle *Camps are closed during battles |
5 |
| Daily | Artillery
Demonstration Following first battle |
5 | |
| 12:30
|
Daily | Union Medical Demo | 7 |
| Field Music Jam | 1 | ||
| 1:00 |
Daily | String Band Concert & Period Dance Demonstration | Under filbert trees near sutlers |
| 1:30 |
Sat/Sun Only | North/South Firing Contest | 5 |
| Mon Only | Oregon During the Civil War | 6 | |
| 2:00 |
Daily | 19th Century Fashion Show | Under filbert trees near sutlers |
| 3rd Brigade Brass Band | 7 | ||
| 3:00 |
Daily | Second
Battle *Camps are closed during battles |
5 |
| 4:30
|
Sat/Sun only | Confederate Hospital Demo | 2 |
| Sat Only | Flags of the South | 1 | |
| Sun Only | Flags of the North | 7 | |
| 6:00 |
Sat/Sun | Event Closes to the Public | |
| 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.
