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145th Anniversary of The Battle of Pea Ridge Re-enactment

October 26, 2007

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The Civil War reenactment of the Battle of Pea Ridge will celebrate its 145th Anniversary on October 27 & 28, 2007 on 130 acres of pristine land on Little Sugar Creek off Price Coffee Road in Bentonville. (Map).  Renenactors from across the United States are scheduled to participate in this prestigious event.

Spectator Information:

- Battle times are 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, 1 p.m. on Sunday.
- Several presentations and demonstrations will occur throughout the day on Saturday.
- Period church service is 10 a.m. on Sunday

The specific schedule for the reenactment is as follows:

Saturday, Oct 27th

11:30 Mr. C.W. Webb ‘Medical Equipment of the Civil War”
1 PM Battle
1:45 Symposium featuring: Superintendent John Scott, Dr. William Shea & Dr. William Piston
4:00 Battle
8:00 Dance

Sunday,  Oct 28th

10:00 AM Period Church Service
1 PM Battle

There will be food vendors so that spectators may choose to enjoy breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.

Entry fee is $7/carload. Spectators are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets for viewing of the battles. Stay all day and into the evening.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Reoccuring Events 

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