About This Event
Civil War Reenactment 2020
Thousands of visitors and reenactors flock to Hale Farm & Village annually for this popular summertime event—the largest annual Civil War reenactments in Ohio. Meet soldiers, cavalry and civilians. Hear the sounds of battle and smell the gunpowder. Shake hands with President Lincoln or shop for a hoopskirt. Don’t miss the excitement!
Highlights of the weekend will include a visit from President Lincoln, Camp Chase Fifes and Drums and shopping on Sutler’s Row with vendors of Civil War era merchandise. Cavalry mounted drills, foot soldier drills, and artillery demonstrations will also take place throughout the weekend.
“The Civil War Reenactment provides visitors a chance to experience the history of our country first hand,” according to Jason Klein, Director of Hale Farm & Village.
Admission is $12 for adults or a two-day ticket is $18.00 and for children (12 and under) $6, or a two-day ticket is $9. Online ticket sales will be offered until August 8. After that date, tickets will need to be purchased at the door. Each day offers activities for the whole family and the opportunity to experience life during the American Civil War.
During the festival, enjoy lunch at Café 1810 in the Visitor’s Center or shop The Marketplace at Hale Farm & Village. The MarketPlace features handcrafted at Hale items as well as many other Ohio made crafts and souvenirs.
Hale Farm is open 10:00am-5:00pm daily
Presale Tickets are good for any One Event day!
DAILY ACTIVITIES 10:00 am to 5:00 pm TBD
- Hale Farm & Village Craft & Trade Demonstrations and Historic Structures
- Visit Union & Confederate Camps
Please note:
- Museum exhibits close temporarily during the Battle.
- Only service animals are permitted on property.
- NO DRONES PERMITTED ON PROPERTY.
ATTENTION REENACTORS: Early Registration will be available soon. Please check back or call us for details. 330-666-3711
SUTLERS:
Call us for more information 330-666-3711 x 1717.
All Hale Farm & Village Civil War Reenactment participants are required to register for the event.
The registration fee is $10.00 per person age 18 and older. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian and are admitted free. No one under the age of 16 may carry a firearm on museum grounds.
The deadline for pre-registration is TBD.
Registrations received after TBD, will not be guaranteed complimentary breakfast rations.
Walk-in reenactors must register the weekend of the event on-site at the Registration Tent to receive event and parking passes.
Please send payment, registration forms and a signed Risk Agreement to the following address:
Hale Farm & Village
Civil War Reenactment
2686 Oak Hill Road
P.O. Box 296
Bath, Ohio 44210-0296
If you cannot attend, but would like to Donate to the Hale Farm & Village / Western Reserve Historical Society, please
BASIC MEMBERSHIPS AND BENEFITS:
- Special members-only events Discounted admission to programs
- Two Carousel Rides per member per visit
- Invitation to WRHS Annual Meeting
- Subscription to newsletter, The News
- Electronic updates on WRHS events
- 10% WRHS Museum store discount Discounted Parking at the Cleveland History Center
If you would like to become a member of Hale Farm & Village
Where It's Happening
Meet the Organizer
Hale Farm & Village is the living history museum of the Western Reserve Historical Society, located in Bath, Ohio. Surrounded by the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hale Farm includes the generational home and farmstead of the Hale Family, heritage breed animals and gardens, and an 1840's Living History Village--featuring historic structures dating between 1830 and 1850 from across Northeast Ohio.
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