Lamoni's 10th Annual Civil War Days

2012 Weekend Schedule

Civil War Days is different event every year. Please reference the 2011 schedule as a model for the 2012 schedule.
Even though we do not usually change the times of Major Activities from year to year,
we are changing the time of our 2012 Saturday battle from 3:00 to 2:00 PM.
Also, in 2011 all activities took place at our Period Town Square and Encampment and none took place in the center of Lamoni.
Be sure and check back closer to the 2012 Labor Day weekend for final additions.

We are adding several new features for 2012 and, of course, continuing ones that have been successful year after year.
Our School Day Program (Friday, August 31, 2012) is expanding dramatically and will remain free of charge. We continue our support for collaboration among reenactors as we approach 2012 and are an active participant in & sponsor of the 2011-2015 Iowa Civil War Sesquicentennial Celebration.

We are particularly indebted to the Iowa Arts Council, Humanities Iowa, Iowa Tourism, Living History Farm,
and the numerous individual lovers of history for supplying our event with a roster of world-class living historians over the years.

We are always on the hunt for additional activities that broaden the appeal of Civil War Days and that might be particularly popular,
and we will continue to do so right up until the event itself. As a result, we may add additional speakers and performers in August,
so check back for schedule updates right up until Labor Day weekend.

Contact Doug Jones doug@hdhunt.com (641) 784-8484 for more information.

2011 Civil War Days
Schedule of events

Friday, September 2, 2011
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Civil War Days School Day Program
Bus and car parking located at Encampment & Battlefield next to Home Pond - just follow the pretty signs (click for map)
>> Interactive, hands-on, living history presentations for students of public, private and home schools.
>> If you are interested in participating, Click here for details

All Day Encampments & Battlefield Next to Home Pond - Follow the Pretty Signs (click for map)

CIVIL WAR DAYS IS A MISSOURI CIVIL WAR REENACTORS (MCWRA) MAX EFFORT EVENT.
Therefore, upon arrival, every individual Reenactor and Living Historian must register and event sign waiver.
Every Reenactor must confirm membership in/join MCWRA and receive Event Information Packet, including an Event Schedule and 9th Annual Lamoni Civil War Days Event Map.

6:30 PM Campaigners form companies for Immersion Event. Endure Inspection and Receive Rations.

7:00 PM Campaigers depart Encampment. Return to encampment at an undefined time later Saturday morning.

All Day On-Going Attractions in & around Lamoni Town Center:

Amish crafts available for purchase around town & in The Welcome Center, located at the Lamoni exit #4 off of I-35

Numerous Stores throughout Lamoni

Tours of historic Liberty Hall, 19th Century home of Joseph Smith III at 1138 West Main Street
Open 9:00 - 4:00 Friday, Saturday & Sunday over the Labor Day weekend

Saturday, September 3, 2011

9:45 AM to 10:30 AM Opening Ceremonies on the Battlefield located next to Home Pond:

10:00 AM >>> Opening Ceremony featuring Just Enough Speechifying and a very special address to all assembled by President Abraham Lincoln

10:30 AM An Extremely Loud Cannon Demonstration

10:30 AM to 3:00 PM On-Going Activities in the Military Encampments and Period Town Square:

The public is welcome to visit the Reenactors' Encampments and the Period Town Square that includes period food vendors, Period General Store (sutler), blacksmith, military encampments, American Indian family, laundresses, surgeons, numerous period tradespeople, much more.

11:30 AM Mortar target shooting competition across Home Pond

A very special presentation on Fashions of the Civil War Era at the James Country Sutlery tent. This presentation includes a visit from a woman who actually lived through the Civil War.

2:00 PM Reenactors Prepare for Period Battle

>>> Please leave the Reenactor camps so that they can prepare for the 3:00 PM battle.
You are invited to remain in the Period Town Square and enjoy the period tradespeople, sutlers, and period food. Be sure and get a good seat to see the battle.

2:30 PM Musical Interlude - the Calm Before the Storm on the Battlefield

Enjoy a musical performance by the lovely and talented Madison Butler while she sings and plays period music. Madison will perform on the battlefield as you settle in to see the battle.

3:00 PM Period Battle - Day #1

>>> Battle - features cavalry, artillery, infantry, medical units and presents a different scenario each day Bring Your Lawn Chair

(battlefield is located next to Home Pond and is accessible via North Mulberry - please refer to maps & signs for directions)

4:00 PM to 10:30 PM On-going Activities on the Battlefield, in the Military Encampments, and in the Period Town Square:

Stay and Visit the Period Town Square and the Military Encampments
>>> General Store (sutler), military encampments, American Indian family, laundresses, surgeons, nun, numerous period tradespeople , more

5:00 >>> Military Camps Closed to Public <<< Please respect their privacy.

>>> The Period Town Square remains open and the public is welcome until 10:30 PM <<<

5:00 Auction to Benefit the Slocum Family Help us make right what the floods made wrong. Lots of neat stuff for sale.

5:30 Surprise Period Wedding Join us to make this surprise a memorable event
In the Period Town Center, a gift from Civil War Days and the reenacting community to a deserving pair.
Witness two nice people getting what they deserve. And eat cake.

6:15 Reenactors' Meal Delicious period meal served in the encampment to every Living Historian in period dress.
Bring your own period cutlery.
Primarily funded by the Lamoni branch of American State Bank and graciously served by the Development Department from Graceland University.

7:00 - 8:30 Period Dance Featuring the Stone Creek Serenaders accompanied by the Extremely Talented Roger Shannon as caller in our Period Town Square

Beverages available for purchase from Doc's Root Beer, Purveyors of Exquisite Liquid Refreshment

10:15 PM Dramatic Night Artillery Firing at the Battlefield (east of Home Pond)

All Day On-Going Attractions in & around Lamoni Town Center:

Amish crafts available for purchase around town

Visit The Welcome Center, located at the Lamoni exit #4 off of I-35

Numerous Stores throughout Lamoni: Linden Street Coffee House, Blue Frog Arts, The Gallery, The Gift Shop, Amish on Main, The Bar, restaurants, clothing stores, etc.

Tours of historic Liberty Hall, 19th Century home of Joseph Smith III, at 1138 West Main Street
Open 9:00 - 4:00 Friday, Saturday & Sunday over the Labor Day weekend

Sunday, September 4, 2011

9:30 AM Period Church Service >>> Public Welcome
no more than 45 minutes long with the troops at the Encampment

10:30 AM to 3:00 PM On-Going Activities in the Military Encampments and Period Town Square:

The public is welcome to visit the Reenactors' Encampments and the Period Town Square that includes period food vendors, Period General Store (sutler), blacksmith, military encampments, American Indian family, laundresses, surgeons, numerous period tradespeople, much more.

12:00 PM Reenactors Prepare for Period Battle

>>> Please leave the Reenactor camps so that they can prepare for the 1:00 PM battle.
You are invited to remain in the Period Town Square and enjoy the period tradespeople, sutlers, and period food. Be sure and get a good seat to see the battle.

1:00 PM Period Battle - Day #2

>>> Battle features cavalry, artillery, infantry, medical units and presents a different scenario each day Bring Your Lawn Chair

(battlefield is located next to Home Pond and is accessible via North Mulberry - please refer to maps & signs for directions)

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Tours of historic Liberty Hall, 19th Century home of Joseph Smith III at 1138 West Main Street
Open 9:00 - 4:00 Friday, Saturday & Sunday over the Labor Day weekend

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM	Civil War Days School Day Program Bus and car parking located at Encampment & Battlefield next to Home Pond - just follow the pretty signs (click for map) >> Interactive, hands-on, living history presentations for students of public, private and home schools. >> If you are interested in participating, Click here for details
All Day	*Encampments & Battlefield* Next to Home Pond - Follow the Pretty Signs (click for map)
	CIVIL WAR DAYS IS A MISSOURI CIVIL WAR REENACTORS (MCWRA) MAX EFFORT EVENT. Therefore, upon arrival, every individual Reenactor and Living Historian must register and event sign waiver. Every Reenactor must confirm membership in/join MCWRA and receive Event Information Packet, including an Event Schedule and 9th Annual Lamoni Civil War Days Event Map.
	6:30 PM Campaigners form companies for Immersion Event. Endure Inspection and Receive Rations.
	7:00 PM Campaigers depart Encampment. Return to encampment at an undefined time later Saturday morning.
All Day	*On-Going Attractions in & around Lamoni Town Center:*
	Amish crafts available for purchase around town & in The Welcome Center, located at the Lamoni exit #4 off of I-35
	Numerous Stores throughout Lamoni
	Tours of historic Liberty Hall, 19th Century home of Joseph Smith III at 1138 West Main Street Open 9:00 - 4:00 Friday, Saturday & Sunday over the Labor Day weekend

9:45 AM to 10:30 AM	*Opening Ceremonies on the Battlefield located next to Home Pond:*
	10:00 AM >>> Opening Ceremony featuring Just Enough Speechifying and a very special address to all assembled by President Abraham Lincoln
	10:30 AM An Extremely Loud Cannon Demonstration
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM	*On-Going Activities in the Military Encampments and Period Town Square:*
	The public is welcome to visit the Reenactors' Encampments and the Period Town Square that includes period food vendors, Period General Store (sutler), blacksmith, military encampments, American Indian family, laundresses, surgeons, numerous period tradespeople, much more.
	11:30 AM Mortar target shooting competition across Home Pond
	*A very special presentation on Fashions of the Civil War Era at the James Country Sutlery tent. This presentation includes a visit from a woman who actually lived through the Civil War.*

2:00 PM	*Reenactors Prepare for Period Battle*
	>>> Please leave the Reenactor camps so that they can prepare for the 3:00 PM battle. You are invited to remain in the Period Town Square and enjoy the period tradespeople, sutlers, and period food. Be sure and get a good seat to see the battle.
2:30 PM	*Musical Interlude - the Calm Before the Storm* on the Battlefield
	Enjoy a musical performance by the lovely and talented Madison Butler while she sings and plays period music. Madison will perform on the battlefield as you settle in to see the battle.
3:00 PM	*Period Battle - Day #1*
	>>> Battle - features cavalry, artillery, infantry, medical units and presents a different scenario each day Bring Your Lawn Chair
	(battlefield is located next to Home Pond and is accessible via North Mulberry - please refer to maps & signs for directions)
4:00 PM to 10:30 PM	*On-going Activities on the Battlefield, in the Military Encampments, and in the Period Town Square:*
	Stay and Visit the Period Town Square and the Military Encampments >>> General Store (sutler), military encampments, American Indian family, laundresses, surgeons, nun, numerous period tradespeople , more
	5:00 >>> Military Camps Closed to Public <<< Please respect their privacy. >>> The Period Town Square remains open and the public is welcome until 10:30 PM <<<
	5:00 Auction to Benefit the Slocum Family Help us make right what the floods made wrong. Lots of neat stuff for sale.
	5:30 Surprise Period Wedding Join us to make this surprise a memorable event In the Period Town Center, a gift from Civil War Days and the reenacting community to a deserving pair. Witness two nice people getting what they deserve. And eat cake.
	6:15 Reenactors' Meal Delicious period meal served in the encampment to every Living Historian in period dress. *Bring your own period cutlery.* Primarily funded by the Lamoni branch of American State Bank and graciously served by the Development Department from Graceland University.
	7:00 - 8:30 Period Dance Featuring the Stone Creek Serenaders accompanied by the Extremely Talented Roger Shannon as caller in our Period Town Square
	Beverages available for purchase from Doc's Root Beer, Purveyors of Exquisite Liquid Refreshment
	10:15 PM Dramatic Night Artillery Firing at the Battlefield (east of Home Pond)
All Day	*On-Going Attractions in & around Lamoni Town Center:*
	Amish crafts available for purchase around town
	Visit The Welcome Center, located at the Lamoni exit #4 off of I-35
	Numerous Stores throughout Lamoni: Linden Street Coffee House, Blue Frog Arts, The Gallery, The Gift Shop, Amish on Main, The Bar, restaurants, clothing stores, etc.
	Tours of historic Liberty Hall, 19th Century home of Joseph Smith III, at 1138 West Main Street Open 9:00 - 4:00 Friday, Saturday & Sunday over the Labor Day weekend

9:30 AM	Period Church Service >>> Public Welcome no more than 45 minutes long with the troops at the Encampment
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM	*On-Going Activities in the Military Encampments and Period Town Square:*
	The public is welcome to visit the Reenactors' Encampments and the Period Town Square that includes period food vendors, Period General Store (sutler), blacksmith, military encampments, American Indian family, laundresses, surgeons, numerous period tradespeople, much more.

12:00 PM	*Reenactors Prepare for Period Battle*
	>>> Please leave the Reenactor camps so that they can prepare for the 1:00 PM battle. You are invited to remain in the Period Town Square and enjoy the period tradespeople, sutlers, and period food. Be sure and get a good seat to see the battle.
1:00 PM	*Period Battle - Day #2*
	>>> Battle features cavalry, artillery, infantry, medical units and presents a different scenario each day Bring Your Lawn Chair
	(battlefield is located next to Home Pond and is accessible via North Mulberry - please refer to maps & signs for directions)
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM	Tours of historic Liberty Hall, 19th Century home of Joseph Smith III at 1138 West Main Street Open 9:00 - 4:00 Friday, Saturday & Sunday over the Labor Day weekend