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NEW YORK HIGHLANDERS CIVIL WAR ERA LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT

November 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am

Beaufort History Museum is pleased to again welcome the 79th New York Highlander Regiment re-enactors to the Arsenal Courtyard for a living history encampment event. The re-enactors will set up camp in the walled Arsenal Courtyard and provide a unique educational opportunity for visitors of all ages, who will be able to interact with the soldiers to learn firsthand how life was lived in Beaufort during the Civil War years.

Here’s what you can expect.

Historical re-enactors in full military regalia
Experience Civil War era camp life through live presentations

Enjoy educational discussions and interactive activities for the whole family
Watch drills and marching throughout the day
Admission is free to the Encampment in the Arsenal courtyard (donations to support the Museum are much appreciated). On the day of the Encampment event, admission to the Museum’s Exhibition Hall on the second floor of the Arsenal will be specially priced at $5.00 per visitor. Museum members, children, and active military and their families are admitted to the Museum free of charge at all times.

Beaufort History Museum thanks our encampment partners, 79th Highlander Regiment leader Tom Vaselopulos, the re-enactors, the BHM Board, our knowledgeable Docents, BHM members and the citizens of Beaufort for their generosity and support.

Details

Date:
November 4, 2023
Time:
10:00 am
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1799427480500777

Venue

Beaufort History Museum
The Arsenal, 713 Craven St
Beaufort, SC 29902 US
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