Strathearn Museum Encampment and Winter Barn Dance
A Civil War Alliance event
February 16-17, 2013
137 Strathearn Place
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Antique barn
Bivouac area
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31 January 2013
My fellow reenactors,
Our second annual encampment at Strathearn Historical Park and Museum on February 16 and 17 is just around the corner. I hope you plan to be there.
Bring your muskets, pistols and carbines. As a result of a request by some reenactors, we will have a "skirmish" as part of the infantry demonstration.
This event offers a chance to conduct Living History demonstrations during the day, and to join your fellow reenactors at a dance and party in a great old barn that night. Those attending the event will be asked to donate $3.00 for the dance/party. Ginger Alberti will serve as the dance caller. The band will be the Bee's Knees.
You may arrive after noon on Friday. All vehicles need to be out of camp by 10:00 on Saturday.
ENCAMPMENT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
10:00 Camps Open to the Public
10:30 Cavalry Demonstration
11:00 Artillery Demonstration
11:30 Infantry Demonstration
12:00 President Lincoln Gives His Gettysburg Address
12:30 Civil War Period Dance Demonstration (Public Participation Is Encouraged)
1:00 Civilian Demonstration
1:30 Cavalry Demonstration
2:00 Artillery Demonstration
2:30 Infantry Demonstration
3:00 Civilian Demonstration
3:30 President Lincoln Gives His Gettysburg Address
4:00 Camps Close to the Public
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17
10:00 Camps Open to the Public
10:30 Cavalry Demonstration
10:55 Artillery Demonstration
11:20 Infantry Demonstration
11:45 President Lincoln Gives His Gettysburg Address
12:10 Civil War Period Dance Demonstration (Public Participation Is Encouraged)
12:35 Civilian Demonstration
1:00 Cavalry Demonstration
1:25 Artillery Demonstration
1:50 Infantry Demonstration
2:15 Civilian Demonstration
2:40 President Lincoln Gives His Gettysburg Address
3:00 Camps Close to the Public
Directions:
Via the 118 Freeway from the San Fernando Valley: Take the 118 Freeway through Simi Valley to the last exit, Madera Road SOUTH. Exit and turn RIGHT, turn RIGHT again onto Madera (exit loops around). Continue about a half mile on Madera to Strathearn Place (there is a light) and turn right. Continue to the museum at the end.
Via the 101 Freeway: Take the 23 North in Thousand Oaks. Continue through Moorpark and take the first Simi Valley exit, Madera Road. Exit and turn RIGHT. Continue about a half mile to Strathearn Place and turn RIGHT. Continue to the museum at the end.
Hot food will be available for purchase this year. Firewood and water will be provided.
Minors without parents present will need to bring a release signed by a parent. The release will be posted on www.civilwaralliance.com in the next few days.
Come join us for this mid-winter Living History and party, and have a great time with your friends.
Ed Mann
Please pass this message on to anyone who might be interested.
17 January 2013
My fellow reenactors,
Our annual Presidents Day Weekend encampment will return to Strathearn Historical Park & Museum in Simi Valley for the second year, and you are invited to join us on February 16-17!
As those of you who joined us last year already know, the grounds include several buildings, the most important of which is a home, the rear wing of which was built in 1794. Other buildings have been moved there to add to the collection. Check out these photos of the museum grounds that take on the appearance of an historical village: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150214098191705.312882.372623886704&type=1
Everyone had a great time last year, so there was plenty of interest in returning to the venue this year. We can perform our usual Living History program with the public, to include musket and carbine firing. At night we can have a great reenactor party in the fantastic antique barn shown below. What a great location for a mid-winter get together with your fellow reenactors.
Hay, firewood, and water will be provided. A food vendor will be there this year for those of you not wanting to cook.
Minors without parents present will need to bring a release signed by a parent. The release will be posted on www.civilwaralliance.com as we get closer to the event.
via the 118 Freeway from the San Fernando Valley: Take the 118 Freeway through Simi Valley to the last exit, Madera Road. Exit and turn left. Continue about a half mile to Strathearn Place and turn right. Continue to the museum at the end.
From the 101 Freeway: Take the 23 North in Thousand Oaks.Continue through Moorpark and take the first Simi Valley exit, Madera Road. Exit and turn right. Continue about a half mile to Strathearn Place and turn right. Continue to the museum at the end.
Come join us for a great mid-winter Living History event and party with your reenactor friends. And, by all means, please pass on this message to anyone who might be interested.
Ed Mann
Bivouac area
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