Civil War Living History

Photo by Albert Mach
Saturday and Sunday. Free Event The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp 582, McNeill’s Rangers, is once again demonstrating how life was lived in a typical Civil War camp. Expect to see both young and old, men and women, dressed in authentic clothing of the period. Tents, cooking gear, and weapons will be in use and on display. Wander through the encampment Saturday on the lawn of the Moorefield Presbyterian Church. The 7th WV Infantry, Company I (Union) Encampment will be behind the Moorefield Elementary School.

There will be a skirmish between the two camps at 5 p.m. on Saturday behind the Summit bank building.

Location: Confederate Encampment:109 South Main St., Moorefield, Saturday only

Union Encampment: 400 N. Main St., Moorefield, (behind MES) Saturday and Sunday