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War at Eden State Gardens This Weekend

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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)

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ShallowsNole avatar
ShallowsNoleBeach Fanatic
#2
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. :blink:

At least they are not doing it in conjunction with the Christmas Candlelight Tour! :clap:
Jdarg avatar
JdargSoWal Expert
#3
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.:blink: We have been to other larger reenactments, but I have to say this one had the most beautiful setting.
incredible1 avatar
incredible1Beach Lover
#4
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.

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grace avatar
graceBeach Fanatic
#5
Sounded like they fired the cannons a short while ago. GOOD MORNING.
jensieblueBeach Fanatic
#6
Hope ya'll win...

Good Luck...next to water balloon fights this is my kind of armed conflict...
Hop avatar
HopBeach Fanatic
#7
this was really well done...A big thank you to eden and the re-enactors!:clap:
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
#8
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 avatar
MinnieBeach Fanatic
#9


Hop, this photo is absolutely breathtaking, thanks for sharing. It brightened up a very dreary, cold, day here. :clap:
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
#10


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

I love that photo too! Hop - did you get a new camera from santa?
ShallowsNole avatar
ShallowsNoleBeach Fanatic
#11
That is an awesome picture!

And the cannons were in full combat mode about half an hour ago. Ground shook over here!
Hop avatar
HopBeach Fanatic
#12
Thanks! the control burn smoke was thick..... we had a discussion in class before we went to the reenactment and talked about how, when the war was going on...it might have smelled and looked a lot like that....burning houses...trees....towns...so sad. the kids really responded to the whole thing...you cannot beat experiential education.
NoHall avatar
NoHallhmmmm......can't remember
#13
Thanks! the control burn smoke was thick..... we had a discussion in class before we went to the reenactment and talked about how, when the war was going on...it might have smelled and looked a lot like that....burning houses...trees....towns...so sad. the kids really responded to the whole thing...you cannot beat experiential education.
I still haven't forgiven Sherman. :angry:
bluemtnrunner avatar
bluemtnrunnerBeach Fanatic
#14
What a great time. We took the in-laws for the skirmish then mosied back here to Tara for some lasagna and homemade bread. I think the rebs won today.
Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGB
#15
What a great time. We took the in-laws for the skirmish then mosied back here to Tara for some lasagna and homemade bread. I think the rebs won today.

Funny you mentioned that since during the Civil War many people would take picnic blankets and watch battles for entertainment.
bluemtnrunner avatar
bluemtnrunnerBeach Fanatic
#16
Funny you mentioned that since during the Civil War many people would take picnic blankets and watch battles for entertainment.


Shuddup! That is sick. I had no idea, are you sure.:blink:
scooterbug44 avatar
scooterbug44SoWal Expert
#17
Yes! It was a popular thing to do, not just some weirdos. At the First Bull Run, the retreating army was slowed by picnickers fleeing - among them congressmen and their families who had come to watch the easy victory. :roll:

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