Civil War weekend Nov. 1

Event: Civil War School Day

            (November 1, 2019)

            9:30 to 4:00

            Civil War Weekend
             (November 2 & 3, 2019)
            9:00 – 5:00

Living history reenactors portraying marching soldiers and civilian refugee camps once again fill Washington, helping guest understand the conflict that no one thought would last so long.   Washington and Hempstead County raised 18 companies of soldiers who left loved ones behind, waiting, and wondering about them. Tour various stations of soldiers, civilians, and historic homes that show the many aspects of life during the American Civil War. Skirmishes will begin at 2:00pm Saturday and 2:00PM on Sunday. CW Day Admission: $10 adults, $6 children (plus tax).  Admission will get you into the skirmish along with all historic homes and museums. For more information, contact the park at 870-983-2684.