THUNDER IN THE VALLEY

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Name: THUNDER IN THE VALLEY
Date: November 3, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM CDT
Website: http://www.facebook.com/civilwarbattleveracruz
Event Description:

THUNDER IN THE VALLEY

THE BATTLE FOR CLARK'S MILL
 VERA CRUZ, MO
NOV. 2ND AND 3RD
 



Friday, Nov. 2
School Day - Public Welcome
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday, Nov. 3
Open to the Public
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Horse and Wagon Tours of Historic Vera Cruz
First county seat of Douglas County
 Site of battle between Federal Troopers of the 10th Illinois Cavalry
and Confederate Troops of General John Burbridge's Ranger Company

Authentic Military Demonstrations
Civil War Artillery, Cavalry, and Infantry
Drill and Firing Weapons

Demonstrations by Vera Cruz Townspeople
Soapmaking, Blacksmithing, Tinsmithing, Coppersmithing,
Apple Cider making, Railsplitting, Hide Tanning, Cooperage,
Wool spinning, Clay Oven Bread Baking, Storytelling

Entertainment
Civil War Musicians Playing Period Tunes
Saturday Evening - Candlelight Storytelling on the Sunken Road
True Civil War Stories of the Ozarks

Concessions
Provided by Roy's Store




 




 

Location:
Vera Cruz Area
Ava east on MO Hwy 14, to Country Road AB.  Watch for signs.  Turn north (left) on County Road AB, then left across small bridge.  At the red barn, turn west (left) and travel 1 and 1/4 miles past a vacant blue house.  Turn
north (right) to Battlefield Camp Site.  Property belongs to Mr. Jack Vineyard.  See www.facebook.com/civilwarbattleveracruz for map.
Date/Time Information:
Friday, Nov. 2, 2012
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
School Day; Public Welcome

Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Open to the Public
Fees/Admission:
Admission:  $5.00 per car
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