This will be a two-day event with battles at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 5th, and 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 6th. There will be historic displays and a large Civil War encampment at Wildwood Park near the historic home all weekend. Please contact Bill Hayes at the Mayhew Cabin via phone #402-873-0799 or email: mayhewcabin@hotmail.com for more information. This event is co-sponsored by the Mayhew Cabin and Wildwood Historic Center. In addition, funded by the Nelson Family Foundation and Steinhart Family Foundation. And a special thanks to the City of Nebraska City.
Schedule:
Saturday, October 5th (includes time and location)
9 a.m. Civil War Encampment opens to public (Wildwood Park near historic home)
10 a.m. Morning Battle (Haying field south of 4th Corso)
2 p.m. Afternoon Battle (Haying field south of 4th Corso)
4 p.m. Roundhouse Band Music Program with Reception at G.A.R. Hall/Civil War Veterans Museum (910 1st Corso)
8:30 p.m. Special Program: Civil War Cannon Night Firing (Haying field south of 4th Corso)
Sunday, October 6th
9 a.m. Civil War Encampment opens to public (Wildwood Park near historic home)
1 p.m. Afternoon Battle (Haying field south of 4th Corso)