Memorial Day Civil War Reenactment At El Dorado Park
On May 30th and 31st California will have its largest display of Civil War battles ever at Eldorado Park in Long Beach.
El Dorado Park East will host a 2-day Civil War Reenactment from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The 400-acre park is located at 7550 E. Spring St and can be accessed by taking the 605 Southbound exit and going west or by taking Katella Avenue west until Katella turns into Spring St.
The event, developed by Gold Coast Festivals and Visions In Time Foundation will bring together Civil War reenactment groups from all over California who will spend the weekend recreating one of the most important periods in American History.
This will be the largest reenactment ever held in this area. Visitors will have a first hand look at the sights and sounds of battle as well as a chance at involvement in living history presentations in the camps.
Visitors can expect to see real live cannon fire, period costumes, historical figures, authentic battles, meet with the soldiers in their camps, attend demonstrations and more during the two-day festival.
Battles will be held twice daily at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. both days. Civil War living history tours will be held throughout the weekend and include demonstrations as well as displays.
Find out about California’s role in the Civil War and how close it came to supporting the Confederacy.
last year i went to the Civil War reenactment and it was spectacular. it was very realistic, and its a great learning experience. i’m a hunter hack horse back rider, and being so, i loved watching all the battles on horseback. i cannot wait to go again at the end of this month.