Civil War Days 2024

The 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 BATTLEFIELD CONCERT ⚔
FT. THE RICHMOND HOWITZERS BAND

1115AM INFANTRY DRILL & TACTICS ⚔

11:30AM – NATIVE AMERICANS :NATIVE VOICES IN THE WAR ✶
NOON WINNING OUT WEST: GRANT’S WESTERN CAMPAIGNS ***
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– LEE & GRANT:OVERLAND TO VICTORY IN VIRGINIA

3PM – NO COMPROMISE: Presidents Lincoln & Jefferson Davis✶

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

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9AM – CHURCH SERVICES ⚔

930AM -BATTLEFIELD CONCERT -. FT. THE RICHMOND HOWITZERS BAND ⚔

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

1015AM INFANTRY DRILL & TACTICS ⚔

10:30AM – CIVIL WAR LOGISTICS +

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

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

NOON – WINNING OUT WEST: GRANT’S WESTERN CAMPAIGNS ***

12:30PM – LEE & GRANT:OVERLAND TO VICTORY IN VIRGINIA

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 ✶

2:45PM – CALIFORNIA & THE CIVIL WAR ✶

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