Civil War Re-enactment
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Historic Brattonsville 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells, South Carolina 29726
John S. Bratton's widow, Harriett Bratton, and her grown children were staunch supporters of the Confederacy. Come and experience the Civil War that ravaged America and tore their world apart. There will be battle reenactments at 2 p.m., cannon-firing demonstrations, historic archery demonstrations, camp life activities, presentations, children’s military drills and more.
The Grimsly family will display their 19th-century mourning artifacts in the front parlor of Hightower Hall for you to see the sobering reality of the war.
Shop for reproduction items along sutler row, and enjoy family-friendly foods.
The event will be Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $6 for youth ages 4-17; 3 and under free; and CHM members free.