The West Virginia Re-enactors Association invites you to the 150th Anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Droop Mountain. The original battle fought on November 6, 1863 pitted General John Echols’ Confederates controlling the Greenbrier Valley against General William Averell’s Federals advancing from the north. A welcome social will be held on Friday evening in the park shop building. Coffee and refreshments will be served along with Civil War videos and a warm fire if the weather is cold. Civilian activities will center on a social to be held near the Union camp during the tactical. Saturday evening will feature the Droop Mountain Open Air Ball and Young Ladies’ Cotillion. Period music and dance instruction will be provide, with a special opportunity for a “coming out” presentation for young ladies. On Sunday morning, an authentic church service will be held at the overlook near the Confederate camp.
Please note the battle dates are earlier due to multiple activities reenactment groups are conducting and offering across the West Virginia during the Sesquicentennial year - the state's 150th birthday.
Our battalion Adjutant, 1st Lt. Griff King has the event schedule and registration form. He can be contacted via email or at (304) 269-5503.
Directions:
Located in the southeastern part of West Virginia, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park is located on Route 219, 15 miles south of Marlinton, WV and 27 miles north of Lewisburg, WV.
