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Darke County Parks
Civil
War Encampment
History comes alive on June 8 and 9 when the Ohio Valley Civil War
Association, one of the country’s premier living history units, visits
Shawnee Prairie once again. Hear the cannon blast, watch men drill, and
smell a soldier’s supper simmering. Daily demonstrations will include
the 35th Ohio Vol. Infantry, Birge’s Western Sharpshooters, and the 1st
Ohio Light Artillery. Between demonstrations acquaint yourself with
daily life in the Union Army, discuss Lincoln’s bid for a second term,
and chat about the war’s effect here in Darke County with local
civilians.
Demonstrations will take place daily at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. The event
takes place Saturday, June 8 from 9 to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 9 from
10 to 4 p.m.
The OVCWA has taught at Manassas, Kennesaw Mountain, Stones River, and
Gettysburg National Battlefields, and Darke County Parks is proud to
welcome them here again.
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