This weekend on November 9 and 10 the Rotary Club of Moorpark will host the 13th annual reenactment, "The Blue & The Gray"; the largest Civil War Battle Reenactment West of the Mississippi.
The event is staged at Tierra Rejada Family Farm, at 3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark, CA. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. both days, with three battles on Saturday (12, 3 & 5:15 p.m.) and two on Sunday (12 & 2:30 p.m.).
The event is staged at Tierra Rejada Family Farm, at 3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark, CA. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. both days, with three battles on Saturday (12, 3 & 5:15 p.m.) and two on Sunday (12 & 2:30 p.m.).
The battles reenacted this year are as follows: South Mountain, the Prelude The Cornfield Twilight Battle TBA The Bloody Lane Burnside's Assault
For some photos from last years event click HERE
For some photos from last years event click HERE
While the battles are spectacular, you can make a real day of it by visiting the Union and Confederate encampments, taking pictures, visiting the sutler tents (the general stores of the Civil War), learning how to dance like they did in the day, and generally observing life as it was during the Civil War.
The entry fee is $17 per person for adults and $12 for students or you may purchase tickets online to save $2 HERE. In addition if you would like to purchase bleacher seats for any of the battles, they are $3 per seat.
For teacher information click HERE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR BOTH DAYS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Throughout the Day in Civilian Camp:Leather Crafting Demonstrations, Historic Sewing Demonstrations, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Cooking Demonstrations, and others...
- 10:00 Event officially begins
- 11:00 Meet with Civilians, Spies, and Privateers (Civilian Camp)
- 11:00 Military Band Concert - The Old Armory Band. (Stage)
- 11:00 Abolitionist Rally - American Anti-Slavery Society (Civilian Camp)
- 11:30 Presidential Press Conference - Presidents Lincoln and Davis (Reviewing Stand)
- 12:00 FIRST ENGAGEMENT - SOUTH MOUNTAIN - THE PRELUDE
- (Preceded by "Cavalry Clash!" and followed by the Gettysburg Address, and The Grand Review.)
- 1:00 Infantry Demonstration (Reviewing Stand)
- 1:00 Military Band Concert - The Mountain Fifes & Drums Corps (Stage)
- 1:30 Military Band Concert - The Band of the Marine Battalion (Stage)
- 2:00 Civil War Period Dance Class (Public participation encouraged - Dance Floor)
- 2:00 Surrender at Appomattox (Reviewing Stand)
- 2:30 Artillery Gun and Team Demonstration - 3rd U.S. Artillery (Reviewing Stand)
- 3:00 SECOND ENGAGEMENT - THE CORNFIELD
- (Followed by the Gettysburg Address)
- 3:45 Evans & Rogers (Reviewing Stand)
- 4:15 A Conversation with the Presidents and the Generals (Reviewing Stand)
- 5:15 THIRD ENGAGEMENT - TWILIGHT BATTLE
- 6:15 Spectators Depart
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
Throughout the Day in Civilian Camp: Leather Crafting Demonstrations, Historic Sewing Demonstrations, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Cooking Demonstrations, and others...
- 10:00 Event officially begins
- 10:30 Evans & Rogers (Stage)
- 11:00 Meet with Civilians, Spies, and Privateers (Civilian Camp)
- 11:00 Military Band Concert - The Old Armory Band (Stage)
- 11:00 Abolitionist Rally - American Anti-Slary Society (Civilian Camp)
- 11:30 Presidential Press Conference - Presidents Lincoln and Davis (Reviewing Stand)
- 12:00 FIRST ENGAGEMENT - THE BLOODY LANE
- (Preceded by "Cavalry Clash!" and followed by the Gettysburg Address, Veterans Salute, and The Grand Review.)
- 1:00 Infantry and Cavalry Demonstration (Reviewing Stand)
- 1:00 Military Band Concert - Mountain Fifes and Drums (Stage)
- 1:30 Military Concert - The Band of the Marine Battalion (Stage)
- 2:00 Civil War Period Dance Class (Public participation encouraged - Dance Floor)
- 2:00 Artillery Gun and Team Demonstration - 3rd U.S. Artillery (Reviewing Stand)
- 2:30 SECOND ENGAGEMENT - BURNSIDE'S ASSAULT
- (Followed by the Gettysburg Address)
- 3:00 Surrender at Appomattox (Reviewing Stand)
- 3:30 A conversation with the Presidents and the Generals (Reviewing Stand)
- 4:00 Event Ends
*Schedule subject to change
More info is available at www.moorparkrotary.com.
