- Joined
- Apr 1, 1999
- Location
- West By God Virginia
Location: The original battlefield siteamidst the scenic Allegheny Mountains inHighland County, VA (Just west of Staunton.)
Event Organizers: Pridgeon's Shenandoah Legion, The Highland Historical Society and the Highland County Chamber of Commerce
Featuring: • A 500+ man reenactment with a public battle on Saturday and a "reenactor-only" battle on Sunday, re-creating as closely as possible the historic scenario.
• Realistic interaction between military and civilians, portraying the citizenry of McDowell and surrounding areas;
• Use of historic buildings and sites which figured in the Federal occupation, battle, and Confederate "liberation" of the town.
• A high-authenticity level event with "entry level" opportunities for military reenactors new to campaigning.
• Civilian interpretive event with ample "time travel" opportunities.
For Spectators: • Continuous living history demonstrations and talks by historians
• Tours by horse-drawn wagon;
• Traditional craftsmen exhibiting and selling their wares.
http://www.battleofmcdowell.org/
Event Organizers: Pridgeon's Shenandoah Legion, The Highland Historical Society and the Highland County Chamber of Commerce
Featuring: • A 500+ man reenactment with a public battle on Saturday and a "reenactor-only" battle on Sunday, re-creating as closely as possible the historic scenario.
• Realistic interaction between military and civilians, portraying the citizenry of McDowell and surrounding areas;
• Use of historic buildings and sites which figured in the Federal occupation, battle, and Confederate "liberation" of the town.
• A high-authenticity level event with "entry level" opportunities for military reenactors new to campaigning.
• Civilian interpretive event with ample "time travel" opportunities.
For Spectators: • Continuous living history demonstrations and talks by historians
• Tours by horse-drawn wagon;
• Traditional craftsmen exhibiting and selling their wares.
http://www.battleofmcdowell.org/