BRIDGETON — Meet soldiers and civilians of the Civil War this weekend in historic Bridgeton. Join organizers 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday for a trip back in time.
Learn about life in the 1860s at this pivotal period in our history. Watch daily battles in the 1878 hayfield, and hear the canon and new this year watch a live cavalry charge! See drills on the 1878 House grounds, tour the Union and Confederate camps and see pioneer living demonstrations at the 1822 Case Log Cabin. Visit the Bridgeton Mill, see how grain was made into flour and pick up some of their stone ground goodies. Shop with vendors at the 1878 Barn, Artisan’s Barn at the Mill, Collom’s Store or visit the 1878 House, Old Ford Garage and Old Barn New. Enjoy plenty of good food at Collom’s and the Mill.
• Battle both days at 2 p.m. in the Hayfield by Bridgeton RV Park
• Meet Union and Confederate soldiers & civilians
• Tour camps and watch drills on the 1878 Grounds
• Pioneer demonstrations, artisans and vendors
• Shops open with new fall merchandise
• Eat at Collom’s and the Mill Snack Shop
Come out and experience life in the 1860s in a beautiful historic setting. No admission charges and plenty of free parking. A great learning experience for all ages, fun and excitement for the whole family.
Bridgeton is located in southern Parke County nine miles south of Rockville, or take State Road 59 North from Brazil to the Bridgeton billboard, or travel East of Rosedale six miles. For further information, call 765-548-0114.
