Listen for the sounds of battle - cannons and guns. Smell the smoke as Union and Confederate skirmish at close quarters.
View the surgeon as he tries to heal the wounded. Relax with the seamstress repairing uniforms. All this and more in
remembrance of the War Between The States.
Under the auspices of the
Comstock Civil War Reenactors
and the
Nevada Civil War Volunteers, featured are both Union and Confederate
troops and an 1860’s civilian town with living history demonstrations. Highlights include the
Fife & Drum corps, a working hospital, Christian Commission,
tavern and store fronts offering their wares, such as spinners, weavers, a ladies shop, and more...
Comstock Civil War Reenactors will conduct stunning
multi-cannon battles in the Big Field both Saturday
and Sunday.
Additional activities include:
Civil War-Era Dance at the Civil War Pavilion.
Gus will be Dance Master. Everyone is invited.
Civil War Church Service at the Main Stage.
Step back into the past to a more serene atmosphere. 1860’s Church Services with music and
singing. Forego your usual service and join us outdoors under the cottonwood trees at the
Main Stage.
Nevada Civil War Volunteers will hold demonstrations at the
encampment both days.
Additional activities include:
Victorian Fashion Show at the Main Stage.
Representatives from all encampments will show "Why they wore what they wore."
The Civil War is also in charge of our
spectacular Opening Ceremony, SATURDAY Morning in the Big Field:
Welcome Remarks – Dr. Izabella
Eaves
Brookfield Choraliers sing a new
Nevada Song
Entrance to the field of all encampments
Rendezvous Ceremony:
Introduction of Rendezvous committee
Introduction of Pony Express / enters with dispatches
Stagecoach enters with President Lincoln,
Mrs. Lincoln, Gen. Lee and Kit Carson:
President Lincoln remarks
Gen. Lee remarks
Kit Carson remarks
Introduction of State Supreme Court Justice
Introduction of John Tyson- his remarks
Color Guard advances
Introduction of Immigration Citizenship
Ceremony:
National Anthem by Trisha Zinda
Brookfield Choraliers to lead the Pledge of Allegiance
Cannon and gun fire salute
Encampments depart, led by Color Guard
Introduce Coloring Contest Winners - Joy
Evans
Stagecoach Ride (Victory Ride) for Children
Stagecoach Ride (New USA Citizens)
Click above to view the Rendezvous Civil War movie
(turn on your sound, too!)
As seen in the
Civil War Courier and the
Camp Chase Gazette
