Civil War in Linden - Burning of Courthouse 1863
Linden, Tennessee
Date of Event:
May 7, 2011Event Description:
May 12, 1863 - Descent on Linden, razing of court house and dispersal of Confederate conscripts
Re-enactment on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the original, historic site.
During the day soldiers will be recreating living history and will gladly share with everyone what life was like during the Civil War. There will also be genealogy assistance available, and the Sons of the Confederate Veterans will have a tent if you are interested in becoming involved in re-enacting.
08:00 Registration of Troops
09:00 Recognition of Confederate Soldier grave - Isaac N. Black
10:00 Live Demonstration of cannon firing
10:45 Perry County Proclamation by Mayor John Carroll
11:00 Open Camp
12:00 Period Dance Demonstration
13:30 Skirmish at the Courthouse
For more information, please see: www.civilwar-tn.com
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