A Very Special Civil War Days Event - September 28 & 29 Featuring the full-size replica of the CSS H. L. Hunley submarine!
Step back in time and experience the life and times of our forefathers during this difficult, dangerous, and violent chapter in American history with the historical experience offered by the NYSV 118th Adirondack Regiment of Civil War Re-enactors.
The 118th is a group of dedicated hobbyists, who get to blast away at each other with antique rifles, when they’re not rekindling old friendships over campfire-cooked meals.
Spectators get to experience realistic recreations of the battles and skirmishes that occurred during the 1860s war and learn about the daily-life events that ensued during the Civil War era. Observing the skirmish reenactments, weapons drills, military camp life, and recreations of incidents and occurrences that were regularly taking place at that time teaches people about war, wartimes, and the history of our country.
Visitors can meet and talk with re-enactors, experiencing a journey through time, as they share insights and stories about our nation's past
This year, we’re especially proud and excited to continue the tradition with a very special Civil War Days event. This year, the Almanzo Wilder Farm, in partnership with the 118th NYSV Adirondack Regiment, will be hosting a full-size replica of the CSS H. L. Hunley; an oar-propelled submarine employed by the government of the Confederate States of America.
Named for her inventor and chief financial backer, Horace L. Hunley, the submarine; often jokingly referred to as the fish boat or the porpoise; was cutting-edge naval engineering technology, when she was retained by the Confederacy in 1863. And, even though she was never officially commissioned into service, on the night of February 17, 1864, she became the first combat submarine in naval history to successfully sink an enemy warship; the USS Housatonic; a wooden-hulled 1930-ton steam screw sloop of war. The Housatonic was part of a Union blockade of the Confederate seaport at Charleston, South Carolina, when the Hunley attacked her; plunging a live torpedo; an explosive device on the end of a spar attached to the sub’s nose; into the hull of the Union warship, sending Housatonic to the bottom of the bay. Unfortunately, the Hunley sank as well. And her entire crew perished.
Saturday 10-4 Skirmish at 2pm
Visitors are invited back for a free candlelight walk at dark...come experience evening camp life with displays and skits! Meet by the schoolhouse beginning at 6:30, with walk at 7.
Sunday 10-3 Skirmish at 1pm
Camps break up after the early afternoon skirmish.
Vendors & food, fiddling, youth games & activities, Tour the Wilder buildings, & more!
Schedules for the daytime activities will be posted closer to event weekend.
Adults $16, Seniors, $15, 6-16, $9, 5 & under are FREE.
Active military free with ID; Active military families, 1/2 price
