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Civil War Remembrance
May 25-27, 2013 (Open Saturday 'til 9pm)

A time to reflect. A time to celebrate.

Journey back in time to America in the 1860s as our nation is engaged in a massive civil war affecting lives across thousands of miles, from New Mexico to Tennessee and Vermont to Florida. Before it’s over in April 1865, more than 3 million will have fought, and more than 750,000 will have died — the equivalent of 7.5 million dead today.

This year marks the sesquicentennial of 1863, the midpoint of the American Civil War and a pivotal year that witnessed implementation of the Emancipation Proclamation, great Union victories at Vicksburg and Gettysburg, and the beginning of the end of the Confederate States of America.

During this Memorial Day weekend, we invite you to become a part of living history as you travel through a microcosm of the Civil War. Union and Confederate reenactors, civilians, musicians and historic presenters — all in period attire — are eager to immerse you in this important American era. We hope you will be inspired by the array of exhibits, presentations, research opportunities, hands-on activities and insights from historians as you participate in the ultimate tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

As you enjoy your visit, please join us in honoring the sacrifices and achievements of all those who bravely fought and continue to fight in defense of our great nation. The Henry Ford will participate in a national moment of silence on Monday at 3pm as signaled by the Armington & Sims shop whistle.

Civil War Remembrance Program

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activities

Greenfield Village offers you the opportunity to learn about and challenge the many viewpoints of the Civil War period. Hear from both Union and Confederate soldiers along with the people on the home fronts as they present Civil War Remembrance.

SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT
The Dodworth Saxhorn Band, America’s premier 19th-century brass ensemble, will perform a variety of music popular during the time of the Civil War.
See below for specific performance times.

RECOGNITION, COMMEMORATION & PRESENTATIONS

Special Recognition Badges
For veterans and active-duty armed services members
Saturday, 9:30am-7pm
Sunday and Monday, 9:30am-5pm
(Outside Village Pavilion)

Michigan Civil War Battle Flags Preservation With John Gibney
Uniforms, battle relics and artifacts
Saturday, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm
Sunday and Monday, 11am, 1pm and 3pm
(Miller School)

What We Wore — Fashions of the Past
Fashion show and lecture by Beth Turza
Saturday, 12pm and 4pm
Sunday, 12:30pm
(Town Hall Porch)

Memorial Day Commemoration
With historian William Hendricks
Monday only, 12pm
(Village Green)

Union Regimental Headquarters
Saturday, 9:30am-7pm
Sunday and Monday, 9:30am-5pm
(Susquehanna Plantation)

Sutlers Row
Sutlers were traveling merchants and purveyors. Stop by Sutlers Row to purchase authentically reproduced goods of the era.
All day
(Near Town Hall)

Sock-Making Demonstration
Saturday and Sunday, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm
(Weaving Shop)

NEW Songs That Tell a Story
Narration and exhibit of Civil War-era sheet music.
Saturday, 12-7pm
Sunday and Monday, 11am-5pm
(Town Hall)

Civil War Resource Center
Saturday, 12-7pm
Sunday and Monday, 11am-5pm
(Village Pavilion)

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
All in Village Pavilion

The Eagle Standard, From Rome 200 BC to Appomattox 1865 AD
Presented by Dennis Wynn, bronze eagle historian, Michigan
Saturday, 1pm and Monday, 3pm

Serving the Country in Harvest Field:
Women in 19th-Century Agriculture
Presented by K. Krewer, material culture historian, Michigan
Saturday, 2pm and Monday, 2pm

Until Antietam: The Life and Letters of
Major General Israel B. Richardson, U.S. Army
Presented by Jack C. Mason, Michigan author
Saturday, 3pm, followed by book signing

A Variety of Patterns and Colors:
Clothing Textiles in Mid-19th-Century America
Presented by Carolann Schmitt, material culture historian, Pennsylvania
Saturday, 4pm and Sunday, 2pm

Overshirts and Long-Top Boots, Laborer’s Clothing in the Mid-19th Century
Presented by Brian Koenig, material culture historian, Pennsylvania
Saturday, 5pm and Sunday, 3pm

Loomis’ Battery, First Michigan Light Artillery, Battery A
Presented by Matthew C. Switlik, Civil War and antique ordinance historian, Michigan
Sunday, 4pm

Onward Christian General: O.O. Howard’s Lifelong Attempt to Rectify His Legacy at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg
Presented by Scott L. Stabler, PhD, Grand Valley State University, Michigan
Monday, 1pm

ACTIVITIES, ARTIFACTS AND STORIES
All in Village Pavilion

Original Army and Navy Artifacts
from the Civil War by Jack Barnhart
and Kraig Lawson
Original military artifacts from the 1860s

Mysteries Uncovered: Details of Dress for the Civil War Civilian
Original 1860s civilian clothing, accessories, undergarments and authentic collections

Research Your Civil War Ancestors With Civil War Historian Dale R. Niesen
Learn about your family ancestry

“The Last Camp” Poem
See the original poem written by J. Wesley Benedict of Port Huron, Michigan, in 1872

Original Bronze Civil War Flag Staff Eagles From Northern Regiments by Dennis Wynn

The Eagle Standard, From Rome 200 BC to Appomattox 1865 AD by Dennis Wynn

Loomis’ Battery Exhibit by Matthew C. Switlik
Meet the soldiers and see one of the original artillery pieces from the First Michigan Light Artillery, Battery A, that was captured by Confederates at the Battle of Chickamauga.

Robert Hendershot, Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock
See the ornate jacket Robert Hendershot wore when he played his military drum at veterans events in the 1880s and 1890s. This Civil War veteran used his savvy promotional skills to garner fame as the legendary, brave “Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock.”

Michigan Civil War Soldiers
Artifacts and stories from the collections of The Henry Ford include photographs of Henry Ford’s uncles, John and Barney Litogot, of the 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry; the sword of Captain Joshua Slayton of the 13th Michigan Infantry; and an oil painting of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade Monument at Gettysburg.

Civil War Resource Center
Army & Navy Artifacts, Mysteries Uncovered: Dress for the Civil War Civilian, Special Clothing Presentations, Civil War Bronze Eagles, Research Your Civil War Ancestors, “The Last Camp” Poem Display, The Eagle Standard, Loomis Battery Exhibit, Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock and Michigan Civil War soldier artifacts and stories from the collections of The Henry Ford®

MILITARY & CIVILIAN CAMPS

Confederate Military Camp
All day
(Near Logan County Courthouse)

Confederate Civilian Camp
All day
(Near Edison Illuminating)

Union Military Camp
All day
(Near Susquehanna Plantation)

Union Civilian Camp
All day
(Near Mulberry Grove)

MILITARY REENACTMENTS

Fall In! Marching and Drill Practices
Saturday, 10:30am-12:30pm
Monday, 9:50am-11:30am
(Village Green)

Bayonet Drills
Sunday only, 11:30am
(Village Green)

Cavalry Demonstration With the Michigan Cavalry Brigade
Saturday, 4pm
Sunday and Monday, 2pm
(Walnut Grove)

Artillery Firing Demonstration
Narrated by Al Day
Saturday, 5pm
Sunday and Monday, 3pm
(Walnut Grove)

Tactical Demonstration
Narrated by William Hendricks
Saturday, 6pm
Sunday and Monday, 4pm
(Walnut Grove)

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES

Show Your Support
Saturday, 9:30am-7pm
Sunday and Monday, 9:30am-5pm
(Edison Homestead)

Enlist in the Army
Sign up and receive a reproduction
Volunteer Enlistment paper
Saturday, 9:30am-7pm
Sunday and Monday, 9:30am-5pm
(Phoenixville Post Office)

Mustering In and Drill
Once you’ve enlisted
Saturday, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 4:15pm and 5:45pm
Sunday, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm and 4:15pm
Monday, 10:30am, 2:15pm and 4:15pm
(Logan County Courthouse)

DRAMATIC PRESENTATIONS

How I Got Over
Saturday, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 5pm and 6pm
Sunday and Monday, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3pm
(Susquehanna Plantation)

The Breath of Emancipation
Saturday, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm and 5:30pm
Sunday, 12pm and 1:30pm
Monday, 1pm and 2:30pm
(Hermitage Slave Quarters)

MUSIC

The Dodworth Saxhorn Band
Saturday, 2pm, 3:15pm and 5:15pm
Saturday evening concert at 7pm
Sunday and Monday, 11am, 2pm amd 3pm
(Town Hall)

Camp Chase Fifes and Drums
Sunday, 10:30am, 11:30am, 2:30pm and 3:30pm
Monday, 10:30am, 2:30pm and 3:30pm
(Scotch Settlement School)

DINING HOURS

Eagle Tavern
Saturday, 11am-8pm
Sunday and Monday, 11am-4pm

A Taste of History®
Saturday, 9:30am-9pm
Sunday and Monday, 9:30am-5pm

State Street Lunch Stand
Saturday, 11am-8pm
Sunday and Monday, 11am-4pm

Mrs. Fisher’s Southern Cooking
Saturday, 11am-7pm
Sunday and Monday, 11am-4pm

Tea at Cotswold Cottage
Saturday, 11am-7pm
Sunday and Monday, 11am-4pm

Frozen Custard
Saturday, 11am-9pm
Sunday and Monday, 11am-5pm

Carousel Confections
Saturday, 11am-7pm
Sunday and Monday, 11am-4pm

Sir John Bennett Sweet Shop
Saturday, 11am-8pm
Sunday and Monday, 11am-4pm

Owl Night Wagon
Saturday-Monday, 8am-12pm

SHOPPING HOURS

Greenfield Village Store
Saturday, 9:30am-9:30pm
Sunday and Monday, 9:30am-5:30pm

Liberty Craftworks Store
Saturday, 10am-7pm
Sunday and Monday, 10am-5pm

Main Street Emporium
Saturday, 9:30am-9:30pm
Sunday and Monday, 10am-5pm

pricing

All activities are free with Village admission.

MEMBERS free of charge
NON-MEMBER SENIORS age 62 & up, $22
ADULTS age 13-61, $24
YOUTH age 5-12, $17.50
CHILDREN 4 & under are free.

Parking is $5 per vehicle.

what to bring, what to wear

Greenfield Village is spread over dozens of acres-- comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes are a must. A large portion of activities are held outdoors, rain or shine. Dressing for the weather is a must. Bring umbrellas / rain gear and prepare for a wide range of temperatures, especially if you will be staying into Saturday evening. Folding chairs are also recommended for those who cannot stand for long periods.

Wheelchairs are available for a small fee at the Village entrance. Electric scooters are also available for a fee, but only in limited supply. Wheelchairs and scooters are rented on a first come, first served basis-- plan to arrive early if you need to rent them. You are welcome to bring your own wheelchair or scooter, however, upright scooters (Segways) are not allowed on premises.

Children's wagons are also available to rent for a fee at the Village entrance. You are welcome to bring your own stroller or wagon, however, recreational scooters, bicycles or in-line / in-sole skates are not allowed inside the Village gates.

Bring a camera; photography is allowed in all areas of the Village.

special

Tickets to Greenfield Village are available online, through The Henry Ford Call Center (open 7 days a week, 9am - 5pm) 313-982-6001 and at all admissions counters. Tickets can be mailed when reservations are made 2 weeks or more in advance. Tickets purchased less than 2 weeks out will be held at Village Will Call.

directions/maps

The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).

The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124-5029

From the East or West via I-94:
Take I-94 to the Oakwood Boulevard exit; go north on Oakwood. The Henry Ford is 2.5 miles from the exit on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard.

From the South via I-75:
Exit to northbound Southfield Freeway (M-39); drive 4.1 miles to Oakwood Boulevard (Exit 4). Left on Oakwood and drive 1.8 miles.

From the North via Southfield Road (or I-96):
Take Southfield Freeway (M-39) south 4.5 miles past I-96 and exit at Michigan avenue (Exit 6). Continue on the Southfield service drive (veer left) for .5 mile. At the first stoplight, turn right onto Village Road (through the iron gates) and drive .75 mile.

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