American Civil War!
at Upper Canada Village (August 6-7, 2016)
(** Tentative Schedule as of 27 June 2016 – subject to final approval. RTM **
This weekend Upper Canada Village is honoring the thousands of Canadians who fought in the American Civil War (1861-1865) by representing Loudoun County, Virginia, during the year 1861. The Battle of Balls Bluff was fought on October 21, 1861. The operation was planned as a minor reconnaissance across the Potomac to establish whether the Confederates were occupying Leesburg. A false report of an unguarded Confederate camp encouraged Brig. Gen. Charles Pomeroy Stone to order a raid, which clashed with enemy forces. A prominent US Senator in uniform, Colonel Edward Baker, tried to reinforce the Union troops, but failed to ensure that there were enough boats for the river crossings, which were then delayed. Baker was killed, and a newly-arrived Confederate unit routed the rest of Stone’s expedition.
It is estimated that approximately 40,000 Canadian born (British North American) individuals, enlisted and fought for either, the North (Federal), or the South (Confederate) side during the Civil War. A number of them were actually living in the U.S at the time they enlisted, while others joined travelling to the states from Canada; out of a sense of adventure, or for the generous enlistment bounty, or to help end slavery. Out of these 40,000 individuals, approximately 36,000 fought on the Federal side (Army & Navy) and 4,000 fought on the Confederate side (Army & Navy). Of these persons who joined the Federal side, 29 would win in battle, the Congressional Medal of Honor! … and 4 would become Generals!
* FRIDAY (5 Aug 2016) - Schedule of Activities *
1pm – 10pm Registration & Campsite set-up within assigned Company Lines .. (Modern vehicles allowed in encampment area (only) to set up – then move out)
* 7:30pm – 8:15pm Officers & Sr. NCOs – Briefing, Village & Sat Battle 1 Tour (& need for”Blue
galvanizers”?)*
5:01pm – 10pm Modern Vehicles allowed INSIDE UCV Village to do “Living History” Setups on West (left) side of Crysler Hall (Next to Willard’s Hotel
11:00pm Quiet time
* SATURDAY (August 6 2016) - Schedule of Activities *
6:30am Rise & Shine
7:00am Breakfast (Re-enactors own food)
8:00am Coy Safety Inspections, Drills & Skirmish Drills (Practice Field – Encampment Area)
* 8:30 – 9:15 am * Officers & Sr. NCOs – Briefing, Village & Sat Battle 1 Tour (Only for those NOT at Friday
evening briefing) & need for Blue galvanizers”?)*
9:15 Latest - ALL Modern Vehicles OUT of UCV Village & Encampment area back into Re-enactor Parking Area.
10:00am Civil War Encampment & UCV Village open to the public (Closes at 5:00 p.m.)
Encampment and Civil War displays open to the public (South of Main Parking Lot & inside Discovery Centre) – please note that the encampment is closed during the scheduled battles)
Visitor’s Note: The Civil War re-enactors are encamped near the Visitors Entrance (in the field surrounding the Loyalist Memorial and behind the Pioneer Memorial). You are welcome to visit the Encampment anytime during Saturday (9:30am - 5:00pm) to see what was included in the daily routine of a Civil War soldier.
10:00am - 11:00pm a) “Crysler Hall” Area: Civil War Displays- Meet General Longstreet; Meet & watch Military Surgeons; Visit Canadiana & Civil War Exhibits Inside Crysler Hall. See Civil War “Gatling Gun” & talk to the Crew. b) “Fairgrounds” Meet Artillery & Infantry re-enactors; Explanation of equipment & weapons; Join School of the Soldier (30 min -wooden Rifles) for Children & Adults.
11:00am - 12:00pm “Fairgrounds”: Civil War Battle Drills & Firings: Infantry Drills, Cavalry Drills, Artillery & Gatling Gun - Blank firings.
12:15pm - 12:45pm Cooks Tavern area: 1860’s Period Music.
1:00pm – 1:30pm Cooks Tavern (Ballroom) – Civil War Fashion Show (to be confirmed …)
1:30pm Federal troops leave UCV Village (in prep for afternoon battle)
2:00pm - 3:00pm BATTLE 1: (Public) UCV Village is attacked by Federal troop from North – Louck’s Farm area, into the “Farmers Fields & Woods” between Queen Street (Fence inside) and (inside) the road parallel to St. Lawrence River – right into the Fairgrounds) Confederates pushed back outside of Village to “re-group” for tomorrow … Federals win the Day! NOTE: Re-enactor Camp visits CLOSED during this Battle. Memorial Minute of Silence – at end of the Battle.
3:05pm Troops Weapons Safety Inspections & prepare for Memorial Parade.
3:15pm Memorial Parade & Veterans Salute: Confederate & Federal re-enactors - (From North, down Queens Street). Reviewing Stand at Willard’s Hotel.
3:30 - 4:30pm a) “Crysler Hall” Area: Civil War Displays- Meet General Longstreet; Meet & watch Military Surgeons; Visit Canadiana & Civil War Exhibits Inside Crysler Hall. See Civil War “Gatling Gun” & talk to the Crew. b) “Fairgrounds” Meet re-enactors; Explanation of equipment & weapons; Join School of the Soldier (30 min -wooden Rifles) for Children & Adults. (No Blank Firings - already done in 2:00pm battle). Tow Scow “Canal Boat Tour” - for interested Re-enactors & Public.
5:01 pm UCV Village – closes to Public (*Re-enactor vehicles allowed into Village/Campsite IF necessary)
Re-enactor Campsite - closes to Public.
5:15pm - 6:15pm Cooks Tavern: (Rotational shifts) - Re-enactors & Families only: 1860’s period Supper.
6:45pm – 8:00pm Cooks Tavern (Outside) – Re-enactors - 1860’s Period Music & Dance Lessons.
*7:30 pm – 9:00pm * Officer & Sr. NCO – Briefing, Battle 2 & 3 site Tours (& need for ”Blue galvanizers”?)*
8:00pm – 11:00 pm Socializing, then Quiet time
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* SUNDAY (August 7 2016) - Schedule of Activities *
* 6:00am Rise & Shine
6:15am Breakfast (Re-enactors own food)
6:45 am Confederates move out (“via UCV Train”) to Battle 2 (Tactical) Area & take positions.
7:15 am Federals move out (“via UCV Train”) to Battle 2 (Tactical) Area, disembark & begin Advance.
7:30am - 9:00am Tactical Battle 2 starts: (Re-enactors ONLY - NO SPECTATORS) at peninsula near Marina. Re-enactors will embark by train to drop-off location near battlefield (CSA force deploy first to take up defensive positions, USA forces deploy second to do attack scenario)
9:15am – 9:45am UCV Train takes ALL re-enactors back to Encampment and/or UCV Village (or some may choose to “walk”…)
10:00 a.m. Civil War Encampment opens (Closes Sunday at 3:00 pm.) The Encampment and Civil War displays are open to the public (South of Main Parking Lot & inside Discovery Centre. (*Please note that the encampment is closed during the scheduled battles)
Vistors Note: The Civil War re-enactors are encamped near the Visitors Entrance (in the field surrounding the Loyalist Memorial and behind the Pioneer Memorial). You are welcome to visit the Encampment anytime during Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm) to see what was included in the daily routine of a Civil War soldier.
10:00am – 1100am a) “Crysler Hall” Area: Civil War Displays- Meet General Longstreet; Meet & watch Military Surgeons; Visit Canadiana & Civil War Exhibits Inside Crysler Hall. See Civil War “Gatling Gun” & talk to the Crew. b)“Fairgrounds” Meet Artillery & Infantry re-enactors; Explanation of equipment & weapons; Join School of the Soldier (30 min -wooden Rifles) for Children & Adults.
10:30am – 11:00am “Church Service” (Christian) at Christ Church - Re-enactors & Public welcome
11:00am – 12:00pm “Fairgrounds”: Civil War Battle Drills & Firings: Infantry Drills, Cavalry Drills Artillery & Gatling
Gun - Blank firings.
12:15pm - 12:45pm Cooks Tavern area: 1860`s Period Music
12:45pm – 1:15pm Cooks Tavern (Ballroom) – Civil War Fashion Show (to be confirmed…)
1:15pm (latest) All troops leave UCV Village to Encampment - in prep for Battle 3.
2:00pm – 3:00pm BATTLE 3: (Public) Federal troops move up (From the waterfront west of the 1812 Memorial Mound, Confederates in defensive positions). Confederates pushed back Federals – Confederates win! NOTE: Re-enactor Camp visits CLOSED during this Battle. Memorial Minute of Silence – at end of Battle.
3:05pm Troops Weapons Safety Inspections & move back to encampment area, to “tear down” campsite. Note: At 3:00pm Sunday – the Re-enactor Encampment area closes down to the Public. Note: Re-enactors, (or Living History Displays in the Encampment area) once their Campsite area has been “torn-down” and you have been signed-out “OK” by the Event Staff … may leave.
3:30 - 4:30pm UCV Fairground: Civil War Displays -Public Meet & Greet of re-enactors;
Explanation of equipment worn & weapons carried; Meet General Longstreet; Meet
Military Surgeons; Join School of the Soldier (wooden Rifles) for Children & Adults.
UCV Fairground: Civil War Battle Drills - Infantry, and Artillery – (No Blank Firings - already done in 2:00pm battle 3). Tow Scow “Canal Boat Tour” - for interested Re-enactors & Public.
5:01pm UCV Village Closes to public Modern Vehicles allowed INSIDE UCV Village to do “Living History” Tear-downs. Note: Living History Displays within the Village, once you have been signed-out “OK” by the Event Staff …may leave.
Important Note: “Anyone” Wishing to “stay overnight” within either the UCV Village or the “Encampment area” and leave by 9AM the next morning (Monday 8th Aug) … may do so … providing they first have “written permission” from the Event Staff. PS: You will be 100% responsible for your own campsite Security & Clean-up, before leaving. Thanks.
** SAFE DRIVE HOME TO ALL & MANY THANKS FOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE SUCCESS OF UCV 2016!! **
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