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New
Market Battlefield State Historical Park is the site
of the oldest annual battle reenactment in the nation.
Reenactment featured in American-Journal
146th Anniversary
of
May
15 and 16, 2010
The Battle of New Market
Reenactment is a unique historical experience
taking place on the original 1864 battlefield.
All events are at New Market Battlefield State Historical
Park
unless otherwise indicated.
for addtional information:
newmarketevent@embarqmail.com
| Saturday May 15 |
| 10:00a.m. |
Camp
Opens to the Public |
| 10:00-1:00p.m. |
Army
camp life, Living History at Bushong Farm |
| Noon |
Stonewall
Brigade Band Concert
at Hall of Valor |
| Noon |
Artillery
Demonstration on the battlefield |
| 1:00p.m. |
Signal
Corps Demonstration |
| 2:00p.m. |
New
Market Battle Reenactment
Camps closed to public during and after battle |
| 5:00p.m. |
Grounds
Closed To Public |
Sunday May 16 |
| 10:00a.m. |
Camp
Opens to the Public |
| All
Day |
Living
History at Bushong Farm |
| 10:30p.m. |
Church
Service in camp |
| 1:30
p.m. |
Tactical
Battle Reenactment
Camps closed to public during and after battle |
| 5:00p.m. |
Grounds
Closed to Public |

Ticket Information:
Adult: $10.00 per day
Children (6-17 years): $5.00 per day
New Market Residents: Free with proof of residency (drivers
license)
Tickets are non-refundable. This includes admission to the Hall
of Valor Civil War Museum. There is no parking fee. Handicaped
parking available.
Sorry, no pets allowed.
For more information call: 540-740-3101
or toll free 1-866-515-1864
Admission includes
Hall of Valor Civil War Museum and
all activities in the Park.
Battles:
The Saturday, May 15th battle will be held at 2:00 p.m.
The Sunday, May 16th battle will begin at 1:30 p. m.
Experience Civil War Soldier Life: visit
on-going demonstrations and living history presentations prior to and
after the battle each day. Travel back in history to the sights and sounds
of the Civil War with Signal
Corps, Artillery,
Cavalry, Musket
firing, Camp
life, Medical
Corps, and much more.
Enjoy
Shenandoah Valley Food.
Proceeds
benefit the New Market area not-for-profit organizations.
Discover the life of the Sutlers
throughout
the areas on both days.
Learn what sutlers did and what they sold and maybe even buy a special
Civil War
era treasure to take home for yourself!
Reenactor
on-line registration
Reenactment FAQ’s:
° Where and
when can I purchase tickets?
Tickets are available from gate attendants
at the entrance to the Park. Adult tickets are $10.00, and youth (6-17)
tickets are $5.00 each, per day. Children 5 and under are admitted free.
The Park gates open to the public at 8:00 a.m., but the reenactor’s
camps are not open to the public until 10:00 a.m.
° Where is the best place for viewing the reenactment?
Narration of the reenactment over a PA system
will take place in front of the Field of Lost Shoes, just north of the
Bushong Farm. This is the largest gathering area for spectators, although
some spectators “follow” the soldiers as they move from the
southern section of the Park to the climax of the Battle at the northern
end.
° Are there food vendors?
Yes, many civic organizations offer a variety
of light refreshments.
° Can I bring a picnic lunch?
Yes, and feel free to bring a lawn chair or
blanket to sit on.
° What is a sutler?
In the 19th century sutlers traditionally followed
the armies to sell items not available to the soldiers that were not government
issue, such as coffee, yard goods, paper and writing instruments, sweet
treats, tobacco, patent medicines, reading materials, buttons, accoutrements,
etc. This tradition continues today at reenactments nationwide.
° What do we do if it rains?
In over 42 years of hosting the reenactment
we have only cancelled the reenactment a few times, and those cancellations
took place after torrential downpours that threatened the safety of the
horses and riders. The reenactment is usually held rain or shine. Tickets
are non-refundable.
° Are there activities and events to attend before the reenactment?
Yes, your ticket includes admission to the Hall
of Valor Civil War Museum. In the Museum you can view the 47 minute award
winning Field of Lost Shoes, the exhibits on the Battle of New Market,
and the Virginia Room, which follows the story of the war in Virginia.
Also, there are living history presentations on the farm, a period church
service on Sunday, a signal corps and artillery demonstrations, and opportunities
throughout the weekend to walk through the camps and interact with reenactors.
Camps close to the public immediately following the reenactment.
° What is the difference between the "tactical reenactment"
and the "battle reenactment" listed in the schedule of events?
The tactical reenactment gives
the opposing commanders a chance to “war game,” that is to
say, "fight" their own battle with
artillery, cavalry, infantry, and signal corps as it evolves
at the time-- it does not follow the historic action. A battle
reenactment is closely scripted to the facts of the historic
battle.
° Is there a lot of walking involved?
A moderate amount of walking is required to get
from the designated parking areas to the sutlers row, concessions, the
farm, camps, and the museum. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
° Can I bring my pet?
No pets are permitted in the park grounds, in
parking areas, or in vehicles (attended or unattended) with the exception
of service animals and registered cavalry horses.
° Is there handicapped parking available?
Yes. Please let the gate and parking attendants
know that you require handicapped parking.
Event By:
Ron Paull, Event Manager
M&R Productions
2449 Heidlersburg
Gettysburg, PA 17325 717-528-8761
newmarketevent@embarqmail.com
All information Subject to Change
copyright New
Market Battlefield State Historical Park
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