When: | Back to Calendar May 20, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Where: | Cherry Hill Farmhouse 312 Park Ave Falls Church VA 23201 |
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It happened here! Learn how the Civil War affected Falls Church as re-enactors portray both civilians and soldiers from the period. Watch soldiers conduct firing and drilling exercises, listen to period music, dance along with The Arlington House Victorian Dance Society and take advantage of fun period appropriate children’s activities.
Special guest and presentation by General and Mrs. Robert E Lee!
This event is free and open to the public.
Schedule of Events
- 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. :: Live Music by Civil War Comrades
- 10:30 A.M. & 12:00 P.M. :: Civil War Dancing by The Arlington House Victorian Dance Society
- 11:00 A.M. & 1:00 P.M. :: Presentation by General and Mrs. Lee
Throughout the Day
- 28th Massachusetts Voluntary Infantry
Firing and drilling demos throughout the day - Falls Church Home Guard
Led by Keith Thurston - Ladies Sanitary Commission
Presented by the Victorian Society - Tours of Cherry Hill Farmhouse
Hosted by Friends of Cherry Hill - Children’s Activities
Wonder Turners, Quill Penmanship, Butter Churning, Whoop and Stick, Civil War Detective - Civil War Displays
Provided by Falls Church Historical Commission - Civil War Relic Exhibit
Provided by Tim Landis