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CIVIL WAR DAYS EVENT & PPOC PHOTO WALK

  • 08/31/2024
  • 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Huntington Beach Central Park/Behind the Library

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CIVIL WAR DAYS EVENT & PPOC PHOTO WALK

Huntington Beach Library

So. Cal’s Largest Living History Event

(HUNTINGTON BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY)


Photography opportunities in military camps, cannon battles, weapon demonstrations, civil war logistics, twilight concert, and more!

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WHEN:

Saturday, August 31 • 3:00 - 5:30 pm

LOCATION:

Huntington Beach Central Park/Event is Behind the Library

3:00 - MEET IN FRONT OF LIBRARY

4:00 - SECOND CANNON BATTLE

AND MORE!!

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PRICING:

PPOC & IEPPV MEMBERS

*FREE* TO ATTEND PPOC'S PHOTO WALK - Members Benefit


NON-MEMBERS

$20 TO ATTEND PPOC'S PHOTO WALK

Can apply towards PPOC membership


REGISTER IN LINK BELOW:

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* FOOD * MUSIC * SHOPS * TALKS *

COME JOIN PPOC...for our next Photo Walk for the 160th anniversary of America's Civil War. Living history events like this allows an experience of vivid recreations of life in our past in ways that would not otherwise be possible. You will learn some of the most important moments in our collective history.

Unleash your creative photography vision at this dynamic event, with PPOC’s seasoned photographers, to help answer any of your technique questions and fine-tune your camera settings to capture the perfect shot. 


REGISTER IN LINK BELOW:

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HB Historical Society

The Huntington Beach Historical Society is proud to host the 31st annual Civil War Days Living History Event in Huntington Beach Central Park during the 160th anniversary of America's Civil War. Living history events like Civil War Days allow people to experience vivid recreations of life in our past in ways that would not otherwise be possible, and learn about some of the most important moments in our collective history. This event is facilitated by hundreds of dedicated volunteers portraying people from all walks of life, and as always, our events are free to the public. Come out to see this grand display this Labor Day Weekend!


 



SATURDAY'S EVENT SCHEDULE

10AM - EVENT OPENS

11AM BATTLEFIELD CONCERT ⚔
FT. THE RICHMOND HOWITZERS BAND

1115AM INFANTRY DRILL & TACTICS ⚔

11:30AM - NATIVE AMERICANS :NATIVE VOICES IN THE WAR 
NOON  WINNING OUT WEST: GRANT'S WESTERN CAMPAIGNS
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12:30PM –COLORED TROOPS: African American Life & Service in the War ✶

1PM – CITY POINT: LIFE AT HEADQUARTERS WITH GEN. GRANT ***

1:30 PM - FIRST BATTLE ⚔
1:30PM 
HISTORICAL WEAPONS DEMONSTRATION  

2PM - PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S GETTYSBURG ADDRESS ✶

2:30PM– LEE & GRANT:OVERLAND TO VICTORY IN VIRGINIA

3PM – NO COMPROMISE: Presidents Lincoln & Jefferson Davis✶

3:30PM – CIVIL WAR LOGISTICS +

4 PM - SECOND BATTLE ⚔

4:30PM –LINCOLN’S AMENDMENT: A PROPOSED ABOLITION OF SLAVERY 

5:30PM - TWILIGHT  CONCERT - FT. THE ARMORY BAND 


EVENT FAQ's

Food - Food will be available at the HB Historical Society tent in the main Sutler Area. Hamburgers, hotdogs, grilled corn, salads, snacks, water and soft drinks, &c.

Kids - This event is suitable for children of all ages. Please be advised there will be loud noises during our battle events.

Dogs - Due to the loud noise it is not recommended that you bring dogs to the event, however dogs are permitted in the HB Central Park.


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