If you’d like to come out and see us at an event, check out the calendar below. Participation with CWHI at these events is restricted to members of CWHI and invited guests. If you would like to get involved with CWHI, consider becoming a member!
- “A Most Destructive Fire”: 160th Battle of 2nd Kernstown (July 26-28 2024)
CWHI organized a highly successful living history in support of the Kernstown Battlefield Association and their efforts to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the Battle of 2nd Kernstown. We are thrilled that KBA asked us to bring 150 reenactors and living historians to assist them in remembering this important event. I want to thank Scot… Read More »“A Most Destructive Fire”: 160th Battle of 2nd Kernstown (July 26-28 2024) - Thunder & Mud: The Retreat from Gettysburg (5-7 July 2024)
On July 6th 2024, living historians recreated a portion of the Army of Northern Virginia’s retreat from Gettysburg to the Potomac River known as the Battle of Monterey Pass! Marchers traversed over 8 miles of the historic route from Fairfield to Monterey, following the same Old Mariah Furnace Road used by Lee’s wagon train. Marchers… Read More »Thunder & Mud: The Retreat from Gettysburg (5-7 July 2024) - A Devilish Entanglement: 160th Battle of the Wilderness
SUPPORTING Harry SonntagPresident & CEOCivil War Historical Impressions, Inc. Historical Overview May 1864: the American Civil War has raged for three brutal years. A war that started full of patriotic pride with images of grandeur has become a source of weariness as the cost continues to rise. Despite victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg, the Union… Read More »A Devilish Entanglement: 160th Battle of the Wilderness - 40th Annual Military Through The Ages at Jamestown
CWHI participated in the 40th annual Military Through the Ages held this past March at the Jamestown Settlement. Thank you to all of our members who attended and provided visitors, a record-setting 4,000 plus, with such a high quality representation of a Confederate field hospital in 1864. Your commitment to perfection from our surgeons, Ambulance… Read More »40th Annual Military Through The Ages at Jamestown - Recap: 160th Olustee!
In February 2024, members of CWHI made the trip to Florida to participate in the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Olustee. A great time was had by all! In addition to supporting a fun event and spectacular site, we had the opportunity to meet with other organizations to continue our ongoing efforts to collaborate… Read More »Recap: 160th Olustee!