Tuesday, August 25, 2009

September 12&13: LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND: CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT!

The Meadows Foundation it thrilled to invite you and your entire family to weekend of living history, when the re-enactors of the 6th New Hampshire Volunteers, Co. C occupy the grounds of the Van Liew-Suydam House!

DATES & TIMES:
Saturday, September 12, 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sunday, September 13, 10:00AM to 2:00PM
RAIN OR SHINE!
PLACE: The Van Liew-Suydam House
280 South Middlebush Road, Somerset
TKTS: $5.00 per Carload
INFO: (732) 690-6621

The brave soldiers from this regiment fought in many major engagements of the Civil War, including the Battle of Antietam, Cold Harbor, and Fredericksburg. The brave re-enactors at the Van Liew-Suydam House will demonstrate cooking techniques and other other aspects of Civil War soldiers' daily lives, play music, display authentic reproductions of soldiers' clothing and gear, and have drills for both children and adults!

Complementary Refreshments Will Be Served!

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