September 30, 2023
2023-09-30T10:00:00
Greenmead Historical Park
20501 Newburgh Road
Livonia, MI 48152
Guns N' Gowns: A Civil War Encampment Event
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Join the 17th Michigan Volunteer Regiment Company E for Guns n' Gowns on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free living history event will take place at Greenmead Historical Park, 20501 Newburgh.
There will be demonstrations of military camp life, drills, musket firing, medical practices, surgery, civilian life, period fashions, phrenology, an amazing display of historical reproduction flags, and much, much more! Stop in the village buildings to see some great exhibits and take a tour as well. This event is a great opportunity for students of all ages to learn about life during the Civil War era.
For more information, contact: Stephanie Miner at (734) 218-6607 or Sminer2015@gmail.com