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The Battles of Spotsylvania

2010 Civil War Reenactment &
Bluegrass for the Battlefields Benefit Concert


Bluegrass Concert
 


Hotel Discounts
 

Sponsors
Are you interested in being a sponsor of our event?
Please click here for a sponsorship package!


YMCA Runs 
Battlefield 5K,
Cannonball 1 Mile,
Little Skirmish Tot Trot
 


Volunteers
We are in need of volunteers for our event! If you are interested, please click here
for a volunteer package!
 

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this event to your patrons, family or friends?
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Dates & Time

Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Saturday, May 22, 2010- Bluegrass Concert 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday, May 23, 2010 10:00 am- 2:30 pm

* Gate times may be subject to change


For Your Information...
Blankets and chairs are welcome at the
reenactment & the Bluegrass concert.

Coolers need to be left in your vehicle and are not
permitted within the gated areas.

No Pets or Alcohol permitted.

 


Location & Parking

Spotsylvania Courthouse Village

Located at the Courthouse Bypass & Brock Road

 

GPS Address-
9010 Old Battlefield Boulevard

Spotsylvania, VA 22553

 

Onsite parking is available, once the on-site lot fills, there are two nearby schools that we will begin parking at. We will have shuttles to and from those locations.
 **All parking is free**

A map of Brock Rd & Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Click to see the map on MSN Maps & Directions

 

Admission Fees

Ticket Type (includes both days)

Fee

 Reenactment Pre-Sale Tickets (until May 20, 2010) $8.00
 Reenactment Tickets at the gate $10.00
   Bluegrass Concert for Battlefield Preservation

$10.00

 Children 12 and under are free

Buy Tickets  
Get Special Event tickets


Tickets are on sale at the following locations:
The Spotsylvania Towne Centre 137 Spotsylvania Mall
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
540-786-6660
 
Spotsylvania Visitor Center 4704 Southpoint Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22408 
540-507-7090
 
Spotsylvania Treasurer's Office 9104 Courthouse Road
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
540-507-7058
 

 

 

Schedule of Events (Subject to change)
 

Saturday, May 22, 2010 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) & (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)

6:00 am - 10:00 am YMCA Runs 
Battlefield 5K, Cannonball 1 Mile, Little Skirmish Tot Trot
  6:00am Packet Pickup
  7:00am Set-up
  7:30am Battlefield 5K
  8:30am Cannonball 1 Mile
  9:15am Little Skirmish Tot Trot
  9:30am Awards
9:00 am Gates open to the public
10:00am United States Colored Troops- Beyond the Battlefield
11:00 am The Spy Within Presentation
11:00 am Spotsylvania Courthouse District Tour
11:45 am Official Welcome & Opening Ceremony
12:30 pm Presentation by the National Park Service- Spotsylvania Battles
2:00 pm Battle
3:15 pm Presentation by the National Park Service- Spotsylvania Civilians
4:00 pm Ghosts in the Civil War
4:30 pm Bloody Angle Tour
5:00 pm Gates close to the public
5:00 pm Gates open for the Bluegrass for Battlefields Benefit Concert
6:00 pm - 7:10 pm Lance Seal & Mountain Sunshine
7:25 pm - 8:35 pm California Ramblers
8:50 pm - 10:00 pm Millford Station
All Day- Demonstrations in Camp Life, Civilian Life, African American Experience

Sunday, May 23, 2010 (10:00 am - 2:30 pm)
10:00 am Gates open to the public
10:15 am 19th Century Fashion, A Tale of Hoops and Bloomers Presentation
11:00 am Spies of the Rebellion Presentation
12:00 pm Presentation by the National Park Service- Lee vs. Grant
1:00 pm Battle
2:30 pm Gates close to the public
All Day- Demonstrations in Camp Life, Civilian Life, African American Experience