Thousands of visitors and re-enactors flock to Hale Farm & Village annually for this popular summertime event—one of the largest Civil War reenactments in Ohio . Meet soldiers and civilians. Hear the sounds of battle and smell the gunpowder. Shake hands with President Lincoln or shop for a hoopskirt. Don’t miss the excitement!
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Press Release: Civil War Encampment at Hale Farm & Village, August 14-15, 2010
Hours for the event Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Re-Enactment Battle each day at 2:00 (complete schedule of events)
New Civil War Commanders join us during this year's event: Bob Minton of the Army of the Ohio and Christopher Smith of Birney's Division head up the Union forces and Nick Medich of the Kings Brigade, 1st Confederate Divsion/Medich's Battalion leads the Confederates in the battle.
Activities for the whole family all day long each day...
Admission:
General admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 3 - 12 years of age. Members of the WRHS and children 0-2 years old are admitted free.
Group admission rates available. 330.666.3711
Special admission rates are $6.00 for handi-capped/mentally challenged adults, $6.00 for handicapped/mentally challenged children, $6.00 for chaperones (varies), and wheelchairs are no charge.
We gladly accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express in the Visitor Center Admissions area. If you are onsite making purchases or paying admission and a gate opened specifically for the event, we can only accept cash.
The Civil War - Unveiled
August 13
A behind the scenes look at the making of a reenactment
Hours are 10am-5pm.
Admission is $10 adults/seniors. $5 children (age 3-12).
Western Reserve Historical Society Members and children 2 & under are FREE.
Group rates available for parties of 15 people or more.
August 14 & 15
Listen to the Drums of August and see the invasion of Civil War re-enactors at Hale Farm & Village for this weekend only. This is a unique opportunity to stroll among soldier tents, bump into Abraham Lincoln and even do some shopping for great historic items. Experience a re-created Civil War battle, just yards away from your eyes. From Fashion to Soldiers, this is a weekend you don’t want to miss.
New Civil War Commanders join us during this year's event: Bob Minton of the Army of the Ohio and Christopher Smith of Birney's Division head up the Union forces and Nick Medich of the Kings Brigade, 1st Confederate Divsion/Medich's Battalion leads the Confederates in the battle.
General Admission Rates Apply.
Enjoy a meal of historic portions during your Dinner with Abraham Lincoln, part of the series: Hale and Hearty Dinner Programs. This Civil War era dinner is presented the Hale Farm & Village Historic Foodways Program in partnership with the University of Akron’s School of Hospitality Management.
The Hale and Hearty Dinner Series...
Historic themed dinners Hale Farm & Village style! During the summer months think history and come home to Hale for dinner. Join us for one or all of our Hale and Hearty Dinners. At Hale Farm & Village’s hearty dinners – the more the merrier!
Dinners are in the Hale Farm & Village Gatehouse Visitor Center
Dinner with Abraham Lincoln Menu:
Beef a la Mode-65' Inaugural dinner feature
Escalloped potatoes
Minted Watermelon
Corn salad
Cucumber and green bean salad
cornbread
Mary Todd Lincoln White Cake-actual recipe
Gingerbread cookies
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Reservations are required: 330-666-3711 or email halereservations@wrhs.org.
Each dinner is: $45 per person.
Member rate is: $40 per person.
August 14
Enjoy an evening of dancing in the mid-19th century at the Hale Farm & Village Civil War Ball with Hale Farm and Civil War reenactors. Join in the Virginia Reel and spin back to the Civil War era. 8:00-10:30pm. $5 Admission and reservations required. Call 330.666.3711 for more information and to purchase tickets.
Hale Farm & Village is located at:
2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, Ohio 44210 .
Telephone: (800) 589-9703, out of Ohio (330) 666-3711.
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