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'Connecticut To Arms'

Join the New England Brigade and the Liberty Greys at Wickham Park in Manchester, CT. as they commemorate the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.


This is a weekend-long Living History Demonstration, part of Central Connecticut State University's continuing 'Connecticut To Arms' events that commemorate Connecticut's contributions to the American Civil War.


Come out and watch as over 500 reenactors demonstrate how soldiers and civilians lived during this time period. See demonstrations of artillery, infantry, and cavalry. Watch battles and skirmishes. Watch a vintage Baseball game. Meet historic figures from the time, accurately portrayed. Interact with soldiers and civilians as they carry out their respective duties and learn the REAL history of the American Civil War.

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On Saturday, reenactors will recreate the infamous 'Bloody Lane' at Sharpsburg, known as the 'Battle of Antietam', the single bloodiest day of the War Between the States.


Sunday, they will recreate the 'Battle of Fredricksburg', as Confederate Artillery holds 'Mayre's Heights', and pours withering fire into the brave Federal soldiers trying to scale the heights in one of the most contoversial battles of the conflict.

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Come out and witness as these reenactors pay tribute to the over 640,000 men that died to make our country the UNITED States of America.

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