7th Annual Civil War Living History & Exhibition of Civil War Era Drawings from the Becker Collection

Reenactors, Battle of Forks Road skirmish both days, sutlers, period music, 2nd Annual Ghost Walk with Halyburton Park were just some of the featured events during the 7th Annual Civil War Living History. The weekend’s activities also included an opening ceremony with Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo, New Hanover County Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Dr. Chris Fonvielle, historian, UNCW and Malcolm Beech, 37th US Colored Troops Infantry and President of the Cultural Heritage Museum in Kinston, NC.

Cameron Art Museum commemorated the 147th anniversary of Battle of Forks Road on the museum's historic site with two days of family fun offering a look into the daily routine of soldiers during the Civil War. Confederate, Union and U.S. Colored Troop (USCT) reenactors included the Ohio 5th and 37th USCT Infantries and Battery "B" artillery providing a glimpse into camp life of soldiers in the 1860s. The day featured infantry and artillery demonstrations, battle sites walking tour with Dr. Chris Fonvielle, fashions of the era and a program discussing daily family life when the men went to war by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Cape Fear Chapter 3, music of the era, artisan demonstrations, and period games and art activities for families.

Sutlers were on hand showcasing and selling items tied to the era. Those who participated included:

School Tours

As a part of the Cameron Art Museum's Seventh Annual Civil War Living History Weekend select fourth and eighth grade classes had the opportunity to participate in a special Living History Experience at the Museum.

During the two days of school tours, 4th and 8th grade students were able to interact with re-enactors who explained and demonstrated the day-to-day life and experience of Civil War soldiers. Students visited three outdoor stations: Camp Life, Infantry & Artillery, and visited the exhibition First Hand Civil War Era Drawings from the Becker Collection.

This event was generously sponsored by: Casey’s BBQ, Middle of the Island and Harris Teeter at Mayfaire and Indian Springs and George Davis Camp # 5.