Huntington Beach Civil War Days is back for its 30th anniversary.
Thousands Gather to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Civil War Days
Over the weekend of September 2nd and 3rd, Huntington Beach Central Park in Orange County, California, was transformed into a living history spectacle. The highly anticipated Civil War Days reenactment, hosted by the Huntington Beach Historical Society, marked its 30th anniversary and drew in thousands of enthusiastic attendees.
“The largest event of its kind in Southern California.”
The event, commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Civil War, featured hundreds of dedicated volunteers who meticulously recreated pivotal moments from the war that divided the nation and ultimately led to the abolition of slavery in the United States.
The two-day extravaganza kicked off with a captivating performance by the Richmond Howitzers Battalion Band, the largest Civil War artillery reenactor unit in California. The highlight of each day was the thrilling reenactment battles that transported spectators back in time.
Adding to the immersive experience, historical figures such as former President Abraham Lincoln, Union General Ulysses S. Grant, and Confederate General Robert E. Lee made appearances, delivering presentations and engaging in enlightening discussions with attendees.
The second day of the event featured a special reenactment of Lincoln’s iconic Gettysburg Address, providing a poignant conclusion to the festivities. Adding an extra layer of excitement to the battle scenes, a reenactment of a Harper’s Weekly war correspondent, who documented the battles and interviewed soldiers, captivated the audience.
Civil War Days, which began in 1993 with just one cannon and a small group of participants, has now blossomed into a grand event that attracts actors from all over the country and tens of thousands of eager spectators.
“My grandmother was from Lexington, Mass., and I think she felt surrounded by American history in Massachusetts,” shared Darrell Rivers, the Historical Society’s vice-president, in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. “When she moved out here, she wanted to continue that tradition. She worked on the bicentennial in Massachusetts in 1976, and I think she was interested in bringing that out here.”
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