Tuesday, July 9, 2013

"Battle of Dry Creek", August 16th-18th

The Battle of Dry Creek near White Sulphur Springs, Virginia (now West Virginia) is a 150th anniversary Re-enactment to be held on August 17 and 18, 2013. The event will be held at the Greenbrier State Forest off of Exit 175, Interstate 64.
A Tactical will be held on Saturday morning with Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery participating. Later that afternoon at 1:30 p.m., a "live fire" cannon target competition will take place. A "School of the Soldier" for youngsters begins at 2:30 p.m. At 5:00 p.m., dinner will be provided for all pre-registered re-enactors, followed by a Calvary Polo match. A night firing of the cannons will occur at 8:30 p.m. On Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m., the camps will open to the public. The re-enactment of the Battle of Dry Creek will begin at 2:00 p.m.
 
Registered re-enactors (military and civilian) will have access to free showers and free use of the Park's swimming pool. Hay (for calvary), wood and water will be provided.
Pre-Registration (received before July 1, 2013) will be $5.00 per re-enactor which increases to $10.00 after that date and for walk-ons. Children under 12 years of age are free.
Powder bounties of $100.00 will be paid to the first 5 artillery pieces. There is a ration of black powder for timely pre-registered Union and Confederate Infantry. For more information: