War at Eden State Gardens This Weekend

[Kurt]

http://www.sowal.com/bb/blogs/walton-outdoors/249-civil-war-declared-peaceful-eden-gardens.html

Annual School of the Soldier with Civil War Skirmishes Jan. 24 and 25


On this the 145th anniversary of the Pt. Washington skirmish, Civil War reenactors of the 7th Vermont Company D and the Walton Guard will lead the event with drills, skirmishes and rifle and light infantry tactics. The North Florida Artillery,15th Alabama and the 2nd Georgia Sharpshooters Infantry units will also participate. Visitors may also view demonstrations of Civil War medical practices, period camp life activities and a ladies tea. All are invited to chat with participants and discover what life was really like for men and women in the 1860?s.
Event is free with admission to the Park ($3.00/Car or $1.00/ Bike or Pedestrian). Eden Gardens is located in Point Washington North of Hwy 98 via Hwy 395. Events are scheduled from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, January 24th, and 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday, January 25th. The schedule of demonstrations follows For further information contact Elizabeth Eich at (850) 231-1167 or visit Welcome to the Walton Guard.
Saturday
0900 Officer?s Call
1000 Drill (includes musket firing)
1130 United States/Confederate States Flag Presentation
1200 Lunch in camp
1330 Ladies Tea
1400 Drill (includes musket firing)
1530 Skirmish (includes musket firing)
1600 Medical Demonstration
Sunday
0900 Oficer?s Call
1000 Drill (includes musket firing)
1200 Lunch in camp
1330 Skirmish (includes musket firing)

 

[ShallowsNole]

So THAT'S what those sounds were!

And from the schedule above, there's going to be more musket firing at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, which will coincide nicely with the PWUMC Celebration Service in the Family Life Center.

At least they are not doing it in conjunction with the Christmas Candlelight Tour!

 

[Jdarg]

The Bay kids got a tour on Friday, and I took the kids back today. It was interesting- fun camping, totally in character and costume. The cannon was loud. We have been to other larger reenactments, but I have to say this one had the most beautiful setting.

 

[incredible1]

Here is a brief clip from the full video that will be on the TV Show on Wednesday

30a Television Scenic 30-a Beaches of South Walton Emerald Coast
Eden State Gardens Civil War Enactment Video


Also look out for 30a Television as part of CH1 VOD (Comcast) where shows will be available on demand as well as each week. Shows will also be archived going back 4 episodes.

 

[grace]

Sounded like they fired the cannons a short while ago. GOOD MORNING.

 

[jensieblue]

Hope ya'll win...

Good Luck...next to water balloon fights this is my kind of armed conflict...

 

[Hop]

this was really well done...A big thank you to eden and the re-enactors!

 

[Teresa]

love having the civil war right here in Pt Washington. the Montessori kids enjoyed it on Friday, then we enjoyed it with friends yesterday. I've missed the reenactments - they were fairly common several years ago at Eden. Haven't seen them in a while. Glad they are back in the hood. what a setting!

 

[Minnie]

Hop, this photo is absolutely breathtaking, thanks for sharing. It brightened up a very dreary, cold, day here.

 

[Teresa]

Hop, this photo is absolutely breathtaking, thanks for sharing. It brightened up a very dreary, cold, day here.

I love that photo too! Hop - did you get a new camera from santa?