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Ballestone Commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War
1935 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD | Get Directions »
$5.00
This weekend May 5-6, a Civil War Battle Reenactment and living history program will spread out over the grounds of Ballestone Manor located in Essex at the end of Back River Neck Road (Route 702) at Golf Course Road.
Members of the 2nd U.S. Company C, U.S. Artillery Reserve, Longstreet’s Corp. will participate in the reenactment. Two sutler (or civilian merchants) will set
up camp stores during the event to sell provisions to the soldiers.
The event takes place from 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6. Admission donation is $5 per car (includes driver) and $1 for additional passengers. The Ballestone concession stand will be open for food and beverages, and the Ballestone gift shop will also be open with many new items. The mansion will be open for tours during the event.
For more information call Cas Groth prior to the weekend on 410-686-5821 and during the event at 410-887-0218.
Event Details
| Where | 1935 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD 21221 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Price | $5 for the driver; $1 for each additional person. |
Paul Rufe
2:53 pm on Friday, May 4, 2012
The Baltimore Chapter of the Guardian Angels will be on location all weekend assisting with security to provide a fun and safe time for all!!