The Event

146th Anniversary Event

Saturday-Sunday, June 12 ~ 13, 2010

10:00am to 4:00 both days, gates open at 9:30am

Historic Bracketts Farm in Louisa, Virginia

Immerse Yourself in History.

We have something for everyone!

• Re-enactment troops from Ohio, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont,  and Virginia. Over 240 troops and over 100 horses will re-enact this historic battle for you over two days.
• 2 Cavalry Battles and Cavalry Demonstrations
• Horse Drawn Artillery
• Living History Demonstrations of the soldiers, women and children
• Working Plantation Kitchen by the Hearth Cooking Guild, Louisa Historic Society
• Heirloom Crafts, Basket weavers, saddlemakers, knitters
• Officers’ tent demonstrations
• Central Virginia Blacksmiths Guild “Hammer In”
• Pay your respects to the civil war soldier and family buried in the cemetery at Bracketts.
• Authentic operating telegraph system and demonstrations
• Field Hospital demonstrations
• Performances by “Young Bull Rushes” and “Out of Time” Teachers

Spectator Schedule, click here.

Overall Confederate Cavalry Commander: Brigadier General Ken Wilt

Overall Federal Cavalry Commander: Colonel Darrell Markijohn

Sutlers Organizer: Cindy Warlick

Directions to the Event, click here.

Admission:

• Adults, $10 per day
• Children 15 yrs – 4 yrs, $5 per day
• Children 3 & under, FREE

FREE Parking.

Event is held Rain or Shine. No pets. No alcohol. No glass bottles. No smoking. This is an outdoor event on a farm. Wear comfortable walking shoes, as you’ll be on grass and gravel roads.

Food will be available for purchase on-site, as well as vendors with historic and heirloom crafts.

Curious about the battle? A brief history of the Battle of Trevilian Station.