The highlights from among dozens of living-history exhibits scheduled for the coming year:
Nov. 10-11, 1990, Mount Pleasant, S.C.
A reenactment of the Battle
of Secessionville staged at Boone Hall Plantation. (Boone Hall was
the model for Twelve Oaks in Gone With the Wind.) Contact: Randy
Burbage (804-795-3049).
Nov. 10-11, 1990, San Jose, Calif.
A living-history program in
which both army camps are set up for viewing. Two tactical
demonstrations will be staged each day. Event may be moved to
Sacramento. Contact: National Civil War Association (415-969-3766).
June 29-30, 1991, Gettysburg, Pa.
A reenactment of the battle of
Gettysburg at a site near the National Park battlefield. Contact:
Speros Marinos (717-334-6568).
July 20-21, 1991, Genesee Country Museum, Mumford, N.Y.
A reenactment of the first day of the battle of Gettysburg. Costumed
interpreters and other aspects of living history, including the
re-creation of military camps. Contact: The Museum (716-538-6822).
Aug. 23-25, 1991, Manassas, Va.
A reenactment of the second battle
of Bull Run under the auspices of Prince William County Parks.
Contact: Mark Herman (703-335-7060).
Sept. 14-15, 1991, Monmouth Battlefield Park, Freehold, N.J.
A large-scale reenactment of the battle of Antietam with 2,0000 troops.
Contact: Tony Daniels (201-793-6397).
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