19th Annual Civil War Weekend Schedule of Events

November 17th & 18th at the historic Liendo Plantation

Most activities at Civil War Weekend are ongoing througout the day and can be seen at any time.  Arrive early take in the sights but don’t miss these scheduled events that will take place only once.  The Liendo Plantation home will be open for self-guided tours for most of the day with docents available to provide information and answer questions.  Historic home tours will close from 1:30pm-3pm for the battle.  

 

Saturday, November 17

9:00am            Gates Open
10:00am          Artillery Demonstration
11:30am           Fashion Show by The Victorian Lady
2:00pm            Battle: Upton’s Assault on the Mule Shoe in the Battle of Spotsylvania
3:15pm             Unlikely Soldiers: Women & Children in the Ranks
3:30pm            Wedding
4:00pm            The Devil’s in the Details-Period Sewing Techniques
4:30pm            Workshop: Wear and Care of Corsets
5:00pm            Gates Close

Sunday, November 18

9:00am            Gates Open
9:30am            Church Service
10:30am          Cavalry Competition
11:30pm           Unlikely Soldiers: Women & Children in the Ranks
12:00pm          Fashion Show by The Victorian Lady
2:00pm            Battle: Grant’s Assault at Cold Harbor
5:00pm            Gates Close