UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thursday January 26, 2012 7:30PM
Civil War Round Table of San Gabriel Valley
Hastings Branch Library, 3325 East Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena
http://www.cwrtsgv.org/
“American Jews in the Civil War.”
Speaker Oscar Weingart, retired Engineering Program Manager; docent at Lincoln Memorial Shrine; member Inland Empire Civil War Round Table.
Saturday February 04 - Sunday February 05, 2012
Lincoln Shrine Civil War Encampment
Redlands, CA
The Lincoln Memorial Shrine, http://www.lincolnshrine.org/ is hosting an annual event to celebrate Lincoln's Birthday.
The Lincoln Shrine is the largest Abraham Lincoln-Civil War museum west of the Mississippi River and is located at 125 W. Vine St. in Redlands, CA. The Shrine is a rare Civil War jewel in the Southern California area and has been overlooked by the CW community.
The actual event is on Sunday, February 5th and the Shrine will draw at least 300-400 people on that day.
The lawn area in front of the Shrine is approximately 3/4 of a football field and they are looking for CW units to put on living history displays.
This is a one-day event and as of this writing it is unknown if firing demonstrations will be allowed and if allowed, if funds are available for limited artillery firing.
Reservations for camp/display space or questions can be addressed to Mr. Don McCue, the Curator of the Shrine at archives@akspl.org or by calling (909) 798-7632.
Sunday February 12, 2012 5:30/6:30PM
University of Redlands Orton Center
$45.00
Craig Symonds speaks at Redlands Lincoln Shrine, on how Lincoln managed the U.S. Naval campaign.
Symonds is author of more than 12 books on the War between the States, including books on Patrick Cleburne and Joseph Johnston.
5:30 pm for wine and cheese. 6:30 pm for his talk.
archives@akspl.org or by calling (909) 798-7632.
Sandy and Vern went last year and it was a most enjoyable and memorable evening. Includes a medley of “Civil War” songs by the 40-strong Redlands Community Chorus; make sure you know the correct words for our side, e.g., “Our flag is proudly floating on the land and on the plain—Shout, Shout the Battle Cry of Freedom … beneath it oft we’ve conquered and we’ll conquer once again …” Look for our brothers from Camp 1742 Redlands.
Friday March 23, 2012 - Sunday March 25, 2012
2012 California Division Convention
Santa Maria, California
The planning for our Division Convention is still underway and more information will be coming soon.
Place: Holiday Inn 2100 N. Broadway Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: 1.805.928.6000
Fax: 1.805.928.9230
Cost: $89 per night / Single King Suite (20 rooms reserved at this time)
Credit Card Hold Required
Here are the dates for 2012 War Between The States Events
FYI
Knott's Berry Farm will not be having any WBTS events this year
Monday 02/13/2012
Civil War Book Club: 7 pm monthly discussion group, Richard Rollins Civil War Book Club, meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Drum Barracks Library, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744. Will discuss The South Vs. The South: How Anti-Confederate Southerners Shaped the Course of the Civil War by William W. Freehling.
Saturday 02/18/2012 - Sunday 02/19/2012
Civil War Encampment at Strathearn Museum
Simi Valley CA
Join with our fellow Confederate living historians at this reenactment.
Commander Mike Presswood of Camp 1208 attends nearly every Southern Californian reenactment; join him for recruiting to SCV.
This is the area of Camp 2062 Ventura County, Commander Ken Koch.
Saturday 02/18/2012 - Monday 02/20/2012
Civil War Days at Calico Ghost Town
Calico, CA
36600 Ghost Town Road, Yermo 92398.
Relive the battle between North and South in this authentic Civil War Re-enactment.
The weekend includes drills, music, living history displays, and much more …
Thursday 02/23/2012
Civil War Round Table of San Gabriel Valley Spiritualism in the Civil War
http://www.cwrtsgv.org/ meets 4th Thursdays each month;
Hastings Branch Library; 3325 East Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena.
Janet Whaley is the leader, and has long been good to SCV.
Friday 03/02/2012 - Sunday 03/04/2012
CWRS Reenactment at Visalia.
The Civil War Re-Enactors Society holds its annual reenactment at Mooney Grove Park in Visalia.
Saturday battles are at 1 and 3 pm; Sunday at 11am and 1.
Saturday 03/10/2012 - Sunday 03/11/2012
Civil War Reenactment at the Antique Gas & Steam Museum Vista, CA
10 am to 5 pm. 2040 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Vista.
Battles will be at 12 noon and 2 pm with living history tours, demonstrations and displays offered all day.
760 941 1791 more information.
Fall in with our fellow Confederate living historians at this reenactment.
Commander Mike Presswood of Camp 1208 attends nearly every Southern Californian reenactment; join him for recruiting to SCV.
Saturday 03/10/2012 - Sunday 03/11/2012
Civil War in the Southwest Reenactment
9:30 am to 3 pm at Picacho Peak State Park outside Phoenix AZ.
(520) 466-3183 Reenactment "Civil War in the Southwest," at the Picacho Peak State Park near Eloy.
The battles of Glorieta and Valverde and a skirmish at Picacho Peak.
http://azstateparks.com/parks/pipe/index.html
Thursday 03/22/2012
Civil War Round Table of San Gabriel Valley:
“Wartime Political Boundaries – 1858 to 1868”
http://www.cwrtsgv.org/ meets 4th Thursdays each month;
Hastings Branch Library; 3325 East Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena.
Janet Whaley is the leader, and has long been good to SCV.
Saturday 03/24/2012 - Sunday 03/25/2012
Civil War Encampment at St. Catherine's Military Academy Anaheim, CA
215 N. Harbor Blvd 714-722-1363
Friday 03/30/2012 - Sunday 04/01/2012
Civil War Reenactment at Prado Regional Park Chino, CA
8th annual event sponsored by the Southern California Civil War Association.
909 590 5797 or email FirstMaineCav@verison.net
Tuesday 04/10/2012
7 pm monthly discussion group of the Richard Rollins Civil War Book Club.
Second Tuesdays at the Drum Barracks Library, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
This month the group will discuss Manifest Destinies: America’s Westward Expansion and the Road to the Civil War by Steven Woodworth.
Saturday 04/14/2012 - 04/15/2012
Battle of Costa Mesa at Fairview Park Costa Mesa, CA
Saturday 04/21/2012 - 04/22/2012
Reenactment at Mariposa
Mariposa's Civil War Days,
Living history camps and battles.
More info, directions: https://www.thecivilwardays.com/
Sunday 04/22/2012
Confederate Memorial Day at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 11 a.m.
Bring a flower to honor your Confederate ancestor. Wear period clothing. Weapons are allowed.
Hosted by our sisters in the United Daughters of the Confederacy
Saturday 05/05/2012
Victorian Lecture at Banning Museum
Tuesday 05/08/2012
7 pm monthly discussion group of the Richard Rollins Civil War Book Club.
Second Tuesdays at the Drum Barracks Library, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
Saturday 05/12/2012 - Sunday 05/13/2012
Pierce College Civil War Reenactment Woodland Hills, CA
Monday 05/28/2012
U.S. Memorial Day at Los Angeles National Cemetery (VA Cemetery West L.A.).
Help Vern carry flags in the Parade of Flags this morning.
Our Confederate Battle Flag will be shown on local TV (on German TV one year) if we have the men to staff a color guard. I established our right to carry our Confederate Flag in the procession of flags two years ago, by showing that Confederate servicemen are indeed buried on these grounds, with help from UDC leader Margaret Alley.
Join Vern this day in carrying our colors onto the podium, in front of hundreds of guests and the TV cameras, and after, laying flowers on the grave of our Confederate heroes buried there.
Tuesday 06/12/2012
7 pm monthly discussion group of the Richard Rollins Civil War Book Club.
Second Tuesdays at the Drum Barracks Library, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
Saturday 07/07/2012 - Sunday 07/08/2012
Fort MacArthur Days San Pedro, CA
Saturday 07/14/2012 - Sunday 07/15/2012
Civil War Days at Duncan Mills, CA
Saturday 07/21/2012 - Sunday 07/22/2012
Civil War Reenactment at El Dorado Park Long Beach, CA
10 am to 5 pm at El Dorado East Regional Park, Long Beach
Confederate Reenactment and SCV Recruiting. I’ve attended this reenactment several times, and recruited in our SCV Camp 1208 tent and fly, next to our brothers from Camp 1742 Redlands.
Join with our fellow Confederate living historians at this reenactment. Commander Mike Presswood of Camp 1208 attends nearly every Southern Californian reenactment; join him for recruiting to SCV.
Camp 2007 Long Beach will host us.
Wednesday 07/11/2012 - Saturday 07/14/2012
2012 SCV National Reunion
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Embassy Suites Murfreesboro - Hotel & Conference Center
1200 Conference Center Boulevard, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
More info: http://tennessee-scv.org/2012reunion/
Saturday 08/18/2012 - Sunday 08/19/2012
Fort Tejon, Invitational Reenactment.
This was a site of Confederate activity in the War. This remains a major western U.S. Confederate reenactment. Join with as many as 7 California SCV Camps to watch or participate in Confederate reenacting and recruiting.
Saturday 09/01/2012 - Sunday 09/02/21
Civil War Reenactment at Central Park Huntington Beach, CA
10 to 5 Saturday and 10 to 3 Sunday
Perhaps the best weather of the year for being in, or watching, a reenactment. Free event; free parking; join us at our SCV Recruiting Tent to spread the word on Southern Heritage. This event is in the area of Camp 1770 SCV Orange County.
Tuesday 09/11/2012
7 pm monthly discussion group of the Richard Rollins Civil War Book Club.
Second Tuesdays at the Drum Barracks Library, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
Tuesday 10/09/2012
7 pm monthly discussion group of the Richard Rollins Civil War Book Club.
Second Tuesdays at the Drum Barracks Library, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
Friday 10/26/2012 - Saturday 10/27/2012
Candlelight Tours
The second annual Halloween weekend tours of the Drum Barracks are a fundraiser for the Drum Barracks Museum.
Saturday 10/27/2012 - 10/28/2012
Civil War Reenactment at Spring Mountain Las Vegas, NV
Friday 11/02/2012 - Sunday 11/04/2012
The 27th Annual West Coast Civil War Conference sponsored by the Orange County Civil War Round Table and held in Orange County at a location to be announced soon.
Sandy and Vern have attended 3 of these—all very worthwhile.
Saturday 11/10/2012 - Sunday 11/11/2012
Civil War Reenactment at Tierra Rejada Ranch Moorpark, CA
Tuesday 11/13/2012
7 pm monthly discussion group of the Richard Rollins Civil War Book Club.
Second Tuesdays at the Drum Barracks Library, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
Saturday 11/17/2012
Remembrance Day 2 pm For the third year, the Drum Barracks Museum, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744, joins in the national remembrance and celebration of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address given at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery on November 19, 1863. The event is sponsored in Gettysburg by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and will be sponsored here by the Gen. W. S. Rosecrans Camp No. 2, Department of the Pacific, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and their Auxiliary, the ASUVCW.
Civil War Reenactment at Tierra Rejada Ranch Moorpark, CA
Saturday 11/24/2012
“Decorate the Drum” Day 10 am to 5 pm
1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744; join our volunteers as we pull out those Civil War-era decorations and cover the Museum from top to bottom in Christmas cheer. All hands are needed for whatever amount of time you have.
Saturday 12/01/2012 - Sunday 12/02/2012
From 11 am to 4 pm, this will be the 13th annual holiday celebration at the Museum, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
Sunday 12/09/2012
Wilmington Holiday Parade:
Starting at noon, the parade moves down Avalon Boulevard. This is the most fun parade anywhere. Join us in period dress- Union and Confederates will march side by side in this delightful community event. Meet up at 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
Tuesday 12/11/2012
7 pm monthly discussion group of the Richard Rollins Civil War Book Club.
Second Tuesdays at the Drum Barracks Library, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
I will post more information on these events and other events as it becomes available.
If your camp is having a meeting or you wish to publicize any event of interest please contact me at mclimo@ca.rr.com and I will post it.
Thursday January 26, 2012 7:30PM
Civil War Round Table of San Gabriel Valley
Hastings Branch Library, 3325 East Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena
http://www.cwrtsgv.org/
“American Jews in the Civil War.”
Speaker Oscar Weingart, retired Engineering Program Manager; docent at Lincoln Memorial Shrine; member Inland Empire Civil War Round Table.
Saturday February 04 - Sunday February 05, 2012
Lincoln Shrine Civil War Encampment
Redlands, CA
The Lincoln Memorial Shrine, http://www.lincolnshrine.org/ is hosting an annual event to celebrate Lincoln's Birthday.
The Lincoln Shrine is the largest Abraham Lincoln-Civil War museum west of the Mississippi River and is located at 125 W. Vine St. in Redlands, CA. The Shrine is a rare Civil War jewel in the Southern California area and has been overlooked by the CW community.
The actual event is on Sunday, February 5th and the Shrine will draw at least 300-400 people on that day.
The lawn area in front of the Shrine is approximately 3/4 of a football field and they are looking for CW units to put on living history displays.
This is a one-day event and as of this writing it is unknown if firing demonstrations will be allowed and if allowed, if funds are available for limited artillery firing.
Reservations for camp/display space or questions can be addressed to Mr. Don McCue, the Curator of the Shrine at archives@akspl.org or by calling (909) 798-7632.
Sunday February 12, 2012 5:30/6:30PM
University of Redlands Orton Center
$45.00
Craig Symonds speaks at Redlands Lincoln Shrine, on how Lincoln managed the U.S. Naval campaign.
Symonds is author of more than 12 books on the War between the States, including books on Patrick Cleburne and Joseph Johnston.
5:30 pm for wine and cheese. 6:30 pm for his talk.
archives@akspl.org or by calling (909) 798-7632.
Sandy and Vern went last year and it was a most enjoyable and memorable evening. Includes a medley of “Civil War” songs by the 40-strong Redlands Community Chorus; make sure you know the correct words for our side, e.g., “Our flag is proudly floating on the land and on the plain—Shout, Shout the Battle Cry of Freedom … beneath it oft we’ve conquered and we’ll conquer once again …” Look for our brothers from Camp 1742 Redlands.
Friday March 23, 2012 - Sunday March 25, 2012
2012 California Division Convention
Santa Maria, California
The planning for our Division Convention is still underway and more information will be coming soon.
Place: Holiday Inn 2100 N. Broadway Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: 1.805.928.6000
Fax: 1.805.928.9230
Cost: $89 per night / Single King Suite (20 rooms reserved at this time)
Credit Card Hold Required
Here are the dates for 2012 War Between The States Events
FYI
Knott's Berry Farm will not be having any WBTS events this year
Monday 02/13/2012
Civil War Book Club: 7 pm monthly discussion group, Richard Rollins Civil War Book Club, meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Drum Barracks Library, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744. Will discuss The South Vs. The South: How Anti-Confederate Southerners Shaped the Course of the Civil War by William W. Freehling.
Saturday 02/18/2012 - Sunday 02/19/2012
Civil War Encampment at Strathearn Museum
Simi Valley CA
Join with our fellow Confederate living historians at this reenactment.
Commander Mike Presswood of Camp 1208 attends nearly every Southern Californian reenactment; join him for recruiting to SCV.
This is the area of Camp 2062 Ventura County, Commander Ken Koch.
Saturday 02/18/2012 - Monday 02/20/2012
Civil War Days at Calico Ghost Town
Calico, CA
36600 Ghost Town Road, Yermo 92398.
Relive the battle between North and South in this authentic Civil War Re-enactment.
The weekend includes drills, music, living history displays, and much more …
Thursday 02/23/2012
Civil War Round Table of San Gabriel Valley Spiritualism in the Civil War
http://www.cwrtsgv.org/ meets 4th Thursdays each month;
Hastings Branch Library; 3325 East Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena.
Janet Whaley is the leader, and has long been good to SCV.
Friday 03/02/2012 - Sunday 03/04/2012
CWRS Reenactment at Visalia.
The Civil War Re-Enactors Society holds its annual reenactment at Mooney Grove Park in Visalia.
Saturday battles are at 1 and 3 pm; Sunday at 11am and 1.
Saturday 03/10/2012 - Sunday 03/11/2012
Civil War Reenactment at the Antique Gas & Steam Museum Vista, CA
10 am to 5 pm. 2040 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Vista.
Battles will be at 12 noon and 2 pm with living history tours, demonstrations and displays offered all day.
760 941 1791 more information.
Fall in with our fellow Confederate living historians at this reenactment.
Commander Mike Presswood of Camp 1208 attends nearly every Southern Californian reenactment; join him for recruiting to SCV.
Saturday 03/10/2012 - Sunday 03/11/2012
Civil War in the Southwest Reenactment
9:30 am to 3 pm at Picacho Peak State Park outside Phoenix AZ.
(520) 466-3183 Reenactment "Civil War in the Southwest," at the Picacho Peak State Park near Eloy.
The battles of Glorieta and Valverde and a skirmish at Picacho Peak.
http://azstateparks.com/parks/pipe/index.html
Thursday 03/22/2012
Civil War Round Table of San Gabriel Valley:
“Wartime Political Boundaries – 1858 to 1868”
http://www.cwrtsgv.org/ meets 4th Thursdays each month;
Hastings Branch Library; 3325 East Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena.
Janet Whaley is the leader, and has long been good to SCV.
Saturday 03/24/2012 - Sunday 03/25/2012
Civil War Encampment at St. Catherine's Military Academy Anaheim, CA
215 N. Harbor Blvd 714-722-1363
Friday 03/30/2012 - Sunday 04/01/2012
Civil War Reenactment at Prado Regional Park Chino, CA
8th annual event sponsored by the Southern California Civil War Association.
909 590 5797 or email FirstMaineCav@verison.net
Tuesday 04/10/2012
7 pm monthly discussion group of the Richard Rollins Civil War Book Club.
Second Tuesdays at the Drum Barracks Library, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
This month the group will discuss Manifest Destinies: America’s Westward Expansion and the Road to the Civil War by Steven Woodworth.
Saturday 04/14/2012 - 04/15/2012
Battle of Costa Mesa at Fairview Park Costa Mesa, CA
Saturday 04/21/2012 - 04/22/2012
Reenactment at Mariposa
Mariposa's Civil War Days,
Living history camps and battles.
More info, directions: https://www.thecivilwardays.com/
Sunday 04/22/2012
Confederate Memorial Day at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 11 a.m.
Bring a flower to honor your Confederate ancestor. Wear period clothing. Weapons are allowed.
Hosted by our sisters in the United Daughters of the Confederacy
Saturday 05/05/2012
Victorian Lecture at Banning Museum
Tuesday 05/08/2012
7 pm monthly discussion group of the Richard Rollins Civil War Book Club.
Second Tuesdays at the Drum Barracks Library, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
Saturday 05/12/2012 - Sunday 05/13/2012
Pierce College Civil War Reenactment Woodland Hills, CA
Monday 05/28/2012
U.S. Memorial Day at Los Angeles National Cemetery (VA Cemetery West L.A.).
Help Vern carry flags in the Parade of Flags this morning.
Our Confederate Battle Flag will be shown on local TV (on German TV one year) if we have the men to staff a color guard. I established our right to carry our Confederate Flag in the procession of flags two years ago, by showing that Confederate servicemen are indeed buried on these grounds, with help from UDC leader Margaret Alley.
Join Vern this day in carrying our colors onto the podium, in front of hundreds of guests and the TV cameras, and after, laying flowers on the grave of our Confederate heroes buried there.
Tuesday 06/12/2012
7 pm monthly discussion group of the Richard Rollins Civil War Book Club.
Second Tuesdays at the Drum Barracks Library, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
Saturday 07/07/2012 - Sunday 07/08/2012
Fort MacArthur Days San Pedro, CA
Saturday 07/14/2012 - Sunday 07/15/2012
Civil War Days at Duncan Mills, CA
Saturday 07/21/2012 - Sunday 07/22/2012
Civil War Reenactment at El Dorado Park Long Beach, CA
10 am to 5 pm at El Dorado East Regional Park, Long Beach
Confederate Reenactment and SCV Recruiting. I’ve attended this reenactment several times, and recruited in our SCV Camp 1208 tent and fly, next to our brothers from Camp 1742 Redlands.
Join with our fellow Confederate living historians at this reenactment. Commander Mike Presswood of Camp 1208 attends nearly every Southern Californian reenactment; join him for recruiting to SCV.
Camp 2007 Long Beach will host us.
Wednesday 07/11/2012 - Saturday 07/14/2012
2012 SCV National Reunion
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Embassy Suites Murfreesboro - Hotel & Conference Center
1200 Conference Center Boulevard, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
More info: http://tennessee-scv.org/2012reunion/
Saturday 08/18/2012 - Sunday 08/19/2012
Fort Tejon, Invitational Reenactment.
This was a site of Confederate activity in the War. This remains a major western U.S. Confederate reenactment. Join with as many as 7 California SCV Camps to watch or participate in Confederate reenacting and recruiting.
Saturday 09/01/2012 - Sunday 09/02/21
Civil War Reenactment at Central Park Huntington Beach, CA
10 to 5 Saturday and 10 to 3 Sunday
Perhaps the best weather of the year for being in, or watching, a reenactment. Free event; free parking; join us at our SCV Recruiting Tent to spread the word on Southern Heritage. This event is in the area of Camp 1770 SCV Orange County.
Tuesday 09/11/2012
7 pm monthly discussion group of the Richard Rollins Civil War Book Club.
Second Tuesdays at the Drum Barracks Library, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
Tuesday 10/09/2012
7 pm monthly discussion group of the Richard Rollins Civil War Book Club.
Second Tuesdays at the Drum Barracks Library, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
Friday 10/26/2012 - Saturday 10/27/2012
Candlelight Tours
The second annual Halloween weekend tours of the Drum Barracks are a fundraiser for the Drum Barracks Museum.
Saturday 10/27/2012 - 10/28/2012
Civil War Reenactment at Spring Mountain Las Vegas, NV
Friday 11/02/2012 - Sunday 11/04/2012
The 27th Annual West Coast Civil War Conference sponsored by the Orange County Civil War Round Table and held in Orange County at a location to be announced soon.
Sandy and Vern have attended 3 of these—all very worthwhile.
Saturday 11/10/2012 - Sunday 11/11/2012
Civil War Reenactment at Tierra Rejada Ranch Moorpark, CA
Tuesday 11/13/2012
7 pm monthly discussion group of the Richard Rollins Civil War Book Club.
Second Tuesdays at the Drum Barracks Library, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
Saturday 11/17/2012
Remembrance Day 2 pm For the third year, the Drum Barracks Museum, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744, joins in the national remembrance and celebration of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address given at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery on November 19, 1863. The event is sponsored in Gettysburg by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and will be sponsored here by the Gen. W. S. Rosecrans Camp No. 2, Department of the Pacific, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and their Auxiliary, the ASUVCW.
Civil War Reenactment at Tierra Rejada Ranch Moorpark, CA
Saturday 11/24/2012
“Decorate the Drum” Day 10 am to 5 pm
1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744; join our volunteers as we pull out those Civil War-era decorations and cover the Museum from top to bottom in Christmas cheer. All hands are needed for whatever amount of time you have.
Saturday 12/01/2012 - Sunday 12/02/2012
From 11 am to 4 pm, this will be the 13th annual holiday celebration at the Museum, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
Sunday 12/09/2012
Wilmington Holiday Parade:
Starting at noon, the parade moves down Avalon Boulevard. This is the most fun parade anywhere. Join us in period dress- Union and Confederates will march side by side in this delightful community event. Meet up at 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
Tuesday 12/11/2012
7 pm monthly discussion group of the Richard Rollins Civil War Book Club.
Second Tuesdays at the Drum Barracks Library, 1052 Banning Boulevard, Wilmington 90744.
I will post more information on these events and other events as it becomes available.
If your camp is having a meeting or you wish to publicize any event of interest please contact me at mclimo@ca.rr.com and I will post it.