The Battle for Columbia

The 11th annual Battle for Columbia presents a re-enactment of the skirmish at Congaree Creek.

Participants: War Between the States reenactors from the South Carolina Palmetto Battalion, Georgia Volunteer Battalion, and various artillery units. Reenactors will portray both Union and Confederate soldiers.

Saturday & Sunday, May 7-8

Gates open Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m.

- A battle Saturday afternoon at approximately 4 p.m.

- A battle Sunday afternoon at approximately 2 p.m.

Hosted by the Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton Camp. No. 273 Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Single-day admission:

Adults, $8

Students 6-17, $5 at the gate

Children under 6, free.

Mothers admitted free on Sunday.

Located in the Sandy Run Community, Exit 125 off of I-26

1291 Valley Ridge Road, Gaston, SC 29053