Civil War 2010 at Gibson Ranch Schedule for May 15th & 16th.
Saturday, May 15th
9:30 - Ranch Store opens
10:00 - Event opens to the public
10:30 - Morning parade (Federal Camp)
11:00 –BBQ Opens
11:00 - Civil War Gaming – going on all day (Across from Ranch Store)
11:00 - Mayday Celebration (Civilian Town)
11:00 – Learn to dance 1863, Sacramento Ballroom Soc
11:30 - Free guided tour of Federal Camp (Meet at Federal Camp Headquarters)
11:30 - California Consolidated Drum Band Concert (Union Camp)
12:00 – Meet MR. LINCOLN Address and Photo opp (Main Steet Stage)
12:30 - Horse Drawn Artillery Demonstration (Battlefield Stage)
1:00 - FIRST BATTLE
1:45 - Clothing Demonstration (Mainstreet Stage)
2:00 - Horsemanship Demonstration (Battlefield)
2:00 - Free guided tour of Confederate Camp (Meet in front of Country Store)
2:00 - Education Feature – Lecture and discussion by author LARRY TAGG for his new book THE UNPOPULAR MR LINCOLN the story of Americas most reviled President ( Main Street Stage)
3:00 - California Consolidated Drum Band Concert (Civilian Town) 3:30 Abraham Lincoln presentation Union Camp
3:30 Learn to dance the quadrille, instruction and history by Sacramento ballroom ( main street stage)
4:30 - Free guided tour of Civilian Camp (Meet in front of Country Store)
5:15 - Ranch Store and Food Booth close
5:30 - SECOND BATTLE
6:15 - Search for the dead scenario – OPEN to public (Meet at the battlefield immediately following last battle)
6:30 - Event closes to the public
Sunday, May 16th
9:00 - Event opens; Camps open, Ranch Store Opens
9:30 - Civil War Gaming – goes on all day (Across from Ranch Store)
9:30 - Ebony Verses (Battlefield Stage)
10:00 - PERIOD CHURCH SERVICE – OPEN to public (Civilian Town)
10:30 – BBQ Opens
10:30 - Meet Mr. Lincoln (After Church at Civilian Town)
10:30 - Free guided tour of Confederate Camp (Meet in front of Country Store)
10:30 - Horse Drawn Artillery Demonstration (Battlefield Stage)
11:00 - FIRST BATTLE
12:00 - Education Feature and Lecture–Sacramento Civil War Round Table: (Main Street Stage)
12:00 - Free guided tour of Federal Camp (Meet at Federal Camp Headquarters)
12:15 – Learn the History and dance of (1863 audience participation, Sacramento Ballroom Society, Main St.)
12:30 - California Consolidated Drum Band Concert (Dam Road)
12:30 - Free guided tour of Civilian Camp (Meet in front of Country Store)
1:00 - Divided Loyalties: Contest for Town scenario (Civilian Town)
1:00 - Abraham Lincoln presentation (Main Street Stage)
1:30 Consolidated Drum Band (Dam Road)
2:00 - SECOND BATTLE
3:00 - Event closes to the public
Great Food Concessions available - Civil War Music and Dancing, Crafts, Fashion Shows, Speeches by Historical Characters, and a great time for the entire family!
Event sponsored by: California Computer Service
Seating is picnic style so bring a blanket, not recommended for small children or pets.
Need a place to stay? Contact LIONSGATE Hotel -Suites at McClellan Park at (916) 643-6222.
Pictures of last year's event!
(916) 991-7592 * 8556 Gibson Ranch Rd. Elverta, CA 95626