On May 31 and June 1, 2008, 145 years after the initial fight, the Battle of Gettysburg will be recreated at El Dorado Regional Park East during the Long Beach Civil War Re-Enactment. Hundreds of uniformed combatants from the North and South will recreate the epic conflict of the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg. This is one of the premiere re-enactments in the western states with some of the largest re-enactment groups in California.
Visitors will be given a first-hand experience of the sights and sounds of America’s most costly war, including cavalry charges, artillery barrages and infantry assaults, along with the field provisions, cooking tools, music and crafts from the era.
WHEN:
Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1, 2008
TIME:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
WHERE:
El Dorado Regional Park East – Long Beach
7550 E. Spring St (605 Freeway exit Spring Street West)
EVENTS:
Camps Open — North & South — 10:00 am
Battles will take place at 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm both days
Artillery, infantry, cavalry and historic presentations throughout the day
SPONSOR:
Vision In Time Foundation Inc. (501c3)
MEDIA:
Tracy Marks 619-203-6468
Erica Barnett 619-206-1122
ADMISSION:
Adults $10
Seniors (62+) $8
Children 11 and under $5
4 & under free
Park admission & event parking $7
MORE INFO:
Gold Coast Festivals Inc. (805) 496-6036
Long Beach Publisher’s Corner