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INDIANA'S LARGEST ARTILLERY AND ARTILLERY NIGHT FIRE EVENT
This event is a reenactment and living history that covers the time period in which are country was divided as a Nation, brother against brother, father against son, and son against father.
During this event you will be able to see demonstrators, on going presentations, three battles which covers Shiloh. Visit the sutlers who sold their goods to the soldiers and civilians. Walk through the camps and converse with the soldiers and civilians. You can also purchase both period and non-period food.
Watch the oxen when they are at work pulling the CSA artillery. Visit the blacksmiths, weavers, spinners, rug maker, and the medicine show.
Other activities to see: Ladies Tea and Fashion show, the Marion Salvation Army Band which will give two concerts in the modern area on Saturday; military ball Saturday evening, spectacular and colorful artillery night fire Saturday evening. Presentation by Pres. Lincoln, Pres. Jefferson Davis, Gen. Picket, Gen. Grant, Gen. Lee, Gen. Custer, and Gen. Buford, Company Singers, Mrs. Joseph Davis, sister-in-law, to Pres. Jefferson Davis, Sophia the Slave and Harriett Tubman, and many more.
Visit are saloon and purchase ice cold root beer, pickles, and beef jerky. Also take a look at our jail and other cabins.
PARKING:
Free
ADMISSION COST: Saturday 4 years old and younger - Free 5 years old to 12 years old - $5.00 13 years old to 60 years old - $7.00 61 years old and older - $6.00
Sunday 4 years old and younger - Free 5 years old to 12 years old - $4.00 13 years old to 60 years old - $6.00 61 years old and older - $5.00
ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE:
ONE DAY TICKETS Saturday 4 years old and younger - Free 5 years old to 12 years old - $4.50 13 years old to 60 years old - $6.50 61 years old and older - $5.50 Sunday 4 years old and younger - Free 5 years old to 12 years old - $3.50 13 years old to 60 years old - $5.50 61 years old and older - $4.50
TWO DAY TICKETS 4 years old and younger - Free 5 years old to 12 years old - $7.00 13 years old to 60 years old - $11.00 61 years old and older - $9.00
FOR ADVANCED TICKET PURCHASES: Cut off date for advance ticket purchases: Sept. 27, 2013.
MAKE CHECK OUT TO : BCCWRCI Advance Ticket Purchase
MAILING INFORMATION: 1. Include a self stamped envelope with the return address written on the envelope. 2. On a separate piece of paper - state whether one day or two day tickets plus the number of tickets being purchased by age. 3. Include the check payment in the envelope.
Mail to: BCCWRCI Advance Ticket Purchase 110 Briar Rd. Hartford City, IN 47348
Advance ticket purchases are non-refundable.
s ACCOMMODATIONS:
CAMPING
For RVs needing modern hookups; Wildwood Acres Camp Ground at 0520 W. 300 N., in Hartford City. Located less than 3.75 miles from the CW site. Phone 1-877-253-3749. Web site: wildwoodoutdoorescape.com
LODGING Relax Inn, phone no. 1-765-348-1403. Within 2 miles of the event grounds. Additional lodging available at Interstate 69 and St. Rd. 22. Gas City and Upland exits. Approximately 12 miles from the event site.
OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS ? Accommodations for motels/hotel in the surrounding area of Blackford County.
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You can E-mail us at hccwd@yahoo.com
or call 1-765-348-9163 and ask for Jennifer Dudley.
