This year's Battle of Sacramento was enjoyed by one and all! Living History Day on Friday welcomed over 800 school children, teachers and adults to see what life was like during Civil War times. The rain was held in check this year and the reenactments on Saturday and Sunday were held with beautiful sunny skies!

There was so much going on during this event. People were lined up on the streets to watch the Heritage Parade on Saturday morning. The Ladies Tea followed and had over 190 ladies dressed out in their best.

Nearly 1,000 reenactors and volunteers were fed at this year's community dinner with hundreds of people attending the Battlefield Ball, dancing the night away.

The Reenactments were exciting as usual on both Saturday and Sunday with plenty of gun and cannon fire. What a wonderful turnout resulting in one of the best battles ever!

This year we had 685 pre-registered with the final count being well over 800 represented by Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

Our thanks to one and all who did their part and much more to make this event a success.

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Experience the Reenactment of the Battle of Sacramento. This Civil War Battle was fought on December 28, 1861. The battlefield is the undisputed location of Nathan Bedford Forrest's First Fight!
Call (270) 781-6858 for information.
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Nathan Bedford Forrest
**Considered the south's most brilliant commander.**

Click here to download (word document) a suggested information sheet & guidelines about reenactor clothing and equipment needs.

Battle of Sacramento Reenactment
2010 Facts

800+ Reenactors
30 Cannons
8,000 - 9,000 Spectators
25 Sutlers

Forrest's First is the largest Cavalry Battle in the State of Kentucky.
Join us on May 20-22, 2011.
Call (270) 736-5114 with any questions. For after hours or during the event, contact (270) 929-1067 or (270) 499-0878.

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P.O. Box 245 | Sacramento, KY 42372 | 270-736-5114

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