Canton Civil War Days

Description

The site features an open field for battle reenactment performed by reenactor groups based out of lowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas and Missouri. Additionally, there is about nine acres of woods that will be used by the troops for campsites. This is to be representative of armies on the march. Artillery camps and civilian reenactors will also portray their roles in designated areas. Spectators can expect to feel like they have been brought back in time as they walk through the camps, visit with soldiers, and are taught a living history. They will experience the sound of cannon fire as crews exercise their guns during the battle scenarios. There will be the smell of gunpowder in the air and the soldiers themselves will have their wool uniforms covered in smoke and sweat. Those in attendance will see marching formations, witness battle tactics and hear orders barked out by commanders as well as by drum and bugle. If that is not enough, Canton is seeking for and intends to bring you a few extra speakers who are experts on various aspects of the Civil War era and the homesteading of Lincoln County. Updates will be provided via social media platforms as well our website as these speakers are secured. Descendants of Civil War Veterans buried at Forest Hill will tell their family stories and Civil War Surgeons will perform Civil War Medicinal Practices in the camps. Many of the speakers will be both days during this two-day event.