Hearthside - The House That Love Built

Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War to be held Sept.17-18

This year marks the sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War - 150 years since the War began in 1861. The 150th anniversary offers us a most important opportunity to commemorate this country's greatest national crisis. Friends of Hearthside is proud to sponsor A Call to Arms: a Reenactment & Living History Weekend which will take place Sept. 17-18 at Chase Farm Park and Hearthside. Our partners are the New England Brigade, the Liberty Greys and the Town of Lincoln in this spectacular undertaking.

Featured throughout the weekend will be:

  • Full-scale battles both days
  • Appearances by President Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln
  • An Inaugural Ball for President Lincoln with live Civil War music
  • A Night Time Artillery Salute
  • Several hundred reenactors portraying Civilians, Union & Confederate troops
  • Artillery and mounted cavalry
  • Special living history vignettes
  • Ladies Tea in the Camp
  • Civil War exhibits
  • Fashions Through the Ages
  • Blacksmithing demonstrations

    • The planning committee is still finalizing plans for this very special event so be sure to check back for updates to be posted on this site. For Reenactor Registration, CLICK HERE. For more information about the participating reenactment groups, visit www.newenglandcivilwarwevents.com. Reenactors interested in participating may contact the Event Coordinator, Judy Robinson at jvpr1861@yahoo.com.

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