Mosby’s Rangers historian visits CCBF
The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation is hosting Mosby’s Rangers historian Eric Buckland today starting at 3 pm.
His presentation will focus on the Rangers’ operations in the Valley during the Fall of 1864 like the Berryville Wagon Train Raid and the execution of six Rangers in Front Royal.
Buckland has written several books on the lives of Mosby’s Rangers and given over 100 presentations.
He also has appearances on CSPAN and publications in America’s Civil War magazine.
He currently is the President of The Stuart- Mosby Historical Society.
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Living history at CCBF
Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation and Civil War Trails Incorporated are hosting the 10th Virginia Living History Weekend from 10 am today until 5 pm on Sunday.
Living historians will have cooking demonstrations, practice drills, talk about the life of an average soldier and try to muster more recruits.
Make sure to stop by the free museum on site to participate in a scavenger hunt for prizes.
Activities will continue throughout both days and the hiking trails and new pavilion will remain open.
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Park Day at Cedar Creek Battlefield
The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation is participating in Park Day today from 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
The American Battlefield Trust is hosting today’s event which is dedicated to preserving and maintaining battlefields and historical sites nationwide.
Projects planned for Cedar Creek Battlefield today include trail maintenance, litter clean up along their adopted portion of Route 11, tree trimming, fence repair and other general site care.
Volunteers will help to leave a lasting impact for future generations to enjoy and learn from these historical sites.
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157th Anniversary of the Battle of Cedar Creek
The 157th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek is here!
Gates will open at 9 am on Saturday and Sunday with the activities wrapping up at 5 pm on Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday.
There will be presentations from speakers on topics like the life of an infantryman, military medicine, secrets and spying during the war and more.
There will also be live demonstrations of artillery, cavalry, and of course, the battle reenactments.
For a full list of events and ticket information, head to ccbf.us.
Make sure to check out the luminaries in honor of the fallen soldiers around Middletown as well.
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News Maker Gary Rinkerman Pt. 2 on Cedar Creek’s reenactment
We continue our talk with Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation Vice President Gary Rinkerman in our latest news maker segment.
The good news is brought to you by the town of Front Royal.
Part one of our discussion on the battle of Cedar Creek Reenactment can be found here.
In this News Maker Gary explains the change up of the battle reenactment sequence.
Gary also explains how a reenactment is orchestrated and what goes on at such an event.
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The Cedar Creek Reenactment takes place this weekend Oct. 16 and 17 in Middletown.
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News Maker Gary Rinkerman on Cedar Creek reenactment
This weekend Oct. 16 and 17 the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation will hold their civil war reenactment in Middletown.
We spoke with the foundation’s vice president Gary Rinkerman about the two day event in our latest news maker segment.
The good news is brought to you by the town of Front Royal.
Gary relays how important the reenactment is to those who participate and how authentic the event is.
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CCBF New Museum Grand Opening
Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation is hosting a grand opening for their new museum today off Valley Pike in Middletown.
The grand opening will take place at 11 am with a ceremony at 10:30.
The event will feature living historians of famous civil war figures such as General’s Philip Sheridan and Jubal Early.
The new museum will feature artifacts from the battle of Cedar Creek and across the Shenandoah Valley.
Upgrades have also been made to the center’s gift shop, Sutler Space and Heater House vision wall, all of which will be open to visitors.
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