Spies Along The Waterfront: The Civil War on the York River – May 2-4, 2014
Presents
Spies Along The Waterfront:
The Civil War on the York River
The Confederate forces have retreated to defend Richmond and the Federal forces have occupied Yorktown.
How did the people of the area react?
What happened when the Civil War came to the York River!
Friday May 2nd 1 – 4 pm, Civil War Education Day
Saturday May 3rd 10 am – 6 pm, Civil War Event
Sunday May 4th 12 – 5, Lecture Series and Exhibits
Free admission to the Museum and Lecture
Catering provided by the Carrot Tree Kitchens
For more info Contact the Watermens Museum at
309 Water Street
Yorktown, VA23690
757-887-2641
Spies Along The Waterfront:
The Civil War on the York River
Friday May 2
1:00 – 4:00 Spies Along the Waterfront Education Program
Saturday May 3
10:00 Confederate State Navy Crew Muster
Living History, Craft demonstrators
Civic Group and Museum displays
Military Displays – 1st Regiment of Virginia Volunteers
10:30 Spies Along the Waterfront Game begins
11:00 Children’s Play
“When the Yankees came to Town: Williamsburg under Occupation”
12:00 Ships Mess Call
1:00 Cannon Drill
2:00 Children’s Play
“When the Yankees Came to Town: Williamsburg under Occupation”
3:00 Ersatz: Making Do During the War
4:00 Starvation Party/ Particpatory Music and Dance
5:00 York River Floating Folk Jam
6:00 Cannon Firing Demonstration
WHEN THE YANKEES CAME TO TOWN
After the inconclusive Battle of Williamsburg in May of 1862, the Union army took over Williamsburg. Although the Confederates tried to retake the town several times, none of those attempts were successful and the Union army remained in control. For the citizens of Williamsburg, it was a time of dealing with wounded and dying, little or no food, random house searches, destruction of property and threats from the Union soldiers. 12 talented kids will bring to life what it was like to be under Union control for 3 years and live in Williamsburg
WHEN THE YANKEES CAME TO TOWN!
Sunday May 4
12:00 – 5pm Exhibits Open to the Public
1:00 General Wister: Spies Along the Waterfront
Lecture by Diane Depew from Colonial National Battlefield Park
2:30 Museum Member Appreciation Celebration
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