Civil War Days 2025

Huntington Beach Historical Society is proud to host the 30th annual Civil War Days Living History Event in Huntington Beach Central Park during the 160th anniversary of America’s Civil War. Living history events like Civil War Days allow people to experience vivid recreations of life in our past in ways that would not otherwise be possible, and learn about some of the most important moments in our collective history. This event is facilitated by hundreds of dedicated volunteers portraying people from all walks of life, and as always, our events are free to the public. Come out to see this grand display this Labor Day Weekend!

Free to the public!

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Locations
✶ Sutler Circle ⚔ Battlefield
*** Grant’s HQ + Quartermaster Depot

SATURDAY

10AM – EVENT OPENS

11AM THE ENGINEERS: Construction, Destruction, & the Science Behind the War ***

1115AM THE REGULARS: The Professional Core of the Army +

11:30AM – NATIVE AMERICANS :NATIVE VOICES IN THE WAR ✶
NOON ENDING THE WAR: THE SIEGE OF PETERSBURG ***
12:30PM –COLORED TROOPS: African American Life & Service in the War ✶

1PM – CITY POINT: LIFE AT HEADQUARTERS WITH GEN. GRANT ***

1:30 PM – FIRST BATTLE ⚔
1:30PM HISTORICAL WEAPONS DEMONSTRATION ⚔

2PM – PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S GETTYSBURG ADDRESS ✶

2:30PM– FAITH & UNION: A Conversation with Lincoln & Archbishop Hughes ✶

3PM – THE SURRENDER: LEE & GRANT AT APPOMATTOX ***

3:30PM – CIVIL WAR LOGISTICS +

4 PM – SECOND BATTLE ⚔

4:30PM –LINCOLN’S AMENDMENT: A PROPOSED ABOLITION OF SLAVERY ✶

5:30PM – TWILIGHT CONCERT – FT. THE ARMORY BAND ✶

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SUNDAY

​9AM – CHURCH SERVICES ⚔

10AM – NATIVE AMERICANS :NATIVE VOICES IN THE WAR ✶

1015AM THE REGULARS: The Professional Core of the Army +

10:30AM – CIVIL WAR LOGISTICS 

11 AM – FIRST BATTLE ⚔
HISTORICAL WEAPONS DEMONSTRATION TO FOLLOW ⚔

11:30 AM –PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION ✶

11:45AM – FAITH & UNION: A Conversation with Lincoln & Archbishop Hughes ✶

NOON – THE SURRENDER: LEE & GRANT AT APPOMATTOX

12:30PM – NO COMPROMISE – PRESIDENT LINCOLN & JEFFERSON DAVIS ✶

1PM – COLORED TROOPS: African American Life & Service in the War ✶

1:30PM – CITY POINT: LIFE AT HEADQUARTERS WITH GEN. GRANT ***
2 PM – SECOND BATTLE ⚔

230PM – PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S GETTYSBURG ADDRESS ✶

Event subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm times, dates and COVID-19 policy before attending.