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Schedule of Events
May 21, 22 and 23, 2010
PLEASE NOTE - NEW 2010: CANNONS
Only 3/4 and full-sized artillery pieces will be allowed on the field. Guns must have single-piece bored/milled tubes. PIPE GUNS finished with adhesive binding material (e.g., concrete, cement, bondo, etc.) are specifically dis-allowed.
Rain or Shine! All events are on the battlefield unless listed otherwise.
Coming back this year . . .the Sick Call Scenario by the 6th KY Regimental Field Hospital and Heritage Parade. Also, a real wedding during the event as well as a baptismal. There are other activities going on in the community during the Battle such as yard sale, see bottom of page for a list.
Back this year - HERITAGE PARADE & CW Pageant!
Anyone interested in participating contact Leroy Rickard
at (270) 322-8986. Can use more mules & wagons. Anyone interested in the Pageant, contact Pat Vincent at (270) 339-1498.
Don't Forget to Register, Click here.
Deadline is now closed. Fee has been increased to $10
After hours/during the battle:
(270) 499-0878 or (270) 929-1067
Friday, May 21
| 8:00 AM |
Open Registration (reenactors only) |
| 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Living History Day (click for more info)
Period Crafts & Demonstrations, Arts & Crafts, Food Booths
Sick Call Scenario by 6th KY Regimental Field Hospital (10 AM)
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| 7:00 PM |
Muscial Group "Living Water" from Hopkins County will be performing FREE of charge, event open to the public at the battleground stage area. They perform & sing religious music - Free to the public. (Cancelled if it rains)
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| TBA |
Lantern Trail w/"Sick Call scenario" by
6th KY Regimental Field Hospital,
"Mail Call" by Reenactors |
| 8:30 PM |
Spectacular Night Cannon Demonstration (Night Firing) |
Saturday, May 22
| 7:00 AM |
Reveille |
| 8:00 AM |
Officer's Call |
| 9:00 AM |
Camps, Sutlery Tents & Food Booths, Arts & Crafts Booths Open "Period Demonstrations" |
| 10:00 AM |
Heritage Parade
Sick Call Scenario by 6th KY Regimental Field Hospital
"Mail Call" (TBA) |
| 11:00 AM |
Cavalry Race & Competition Demonstrations
Ladies Tea and Fashion Show (Methodist Church)
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| 1:00 PM |
Opening Ceremony: Remarks by Generals and guest speakers.
Recognition of Pageant Winners
Musical & Historical Presentation about the Battle of Sacramento |
| 1:45 PM |
Battlefield Dedication & Mollie's Ride |
| 2:00 PM |
"FORREST'S FIRST", BATTLE OF SACRAMENTO
Musical & Historical Battle Presentation
"Twenty Cannons" |
| 5:00 PM |
"Dinner On The Grounds" - reenactors only |
| 6:30 PM |
Civil War Pageants (Tennis Courts) |
| 8:00 PM |
Authentic Ball with period music (tennis courts). For reenactors only. Public is welcome to come and watch |
Sunday, May 23
| 7:00 AM |
Reveille |
| 8:00 AM |
Officer's Call |
| 9:00 AM |
Memorial at Mollie's Grave (Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery) |
| 10:00 AM |
Camps open to the Public
Sick Call Scenario by 6th KY Regimental Field Hospital
"Mail Call" |
| 10:30 AM |
Community Worship Services (Events Stage) |
| 11:30 AM |
UDC Memorial Garden Dedication |
| 1:00 PM |
Opening Ceremony: Remarks by Generals and guest speakers.
Recognition of Pageant Winners
Musical & Historical Presentation about the Battle of Sacramento |
| 1:30 PM |
Battlefield Dedication & Mollie's Ride |
| 1:45 PM |
"FORREST'S FIRST," BATTLE OF SACRAMENTO |
| After Battle |
Break Camp until May 2011 |
Other Activities
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Wedding and a Baptismal during the 2010 event.
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Food Vendors, Yard Sales and Craft Show, Adjacent to Battlefield
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Visit Camp Calhoun Union Cemetery
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Kentucky Civil War Heritage Trail Driving Tour
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Click here for lodging. 2010 Battle has a special deal worked out with Comfort Inn & Suites in Madisonville. The rate is $77.70 per night. The motel is clean, close to the parkway and only about 15 minutes away from Sacramento. Please tell them when you check in or make reservations, that you would like the Battle of Sacramento Special. Their number is (270) 825-3535 and address is 545 Powell Drive, Madisonville KY.
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