(Prado Regional Park, Chino, CA) – Civil War enthusiasts and families are invited to relive American History from March 31 and April 1, 2012 at Prado Regional Park in Chino.
The Southern California Civil War Association will reenact the battles of Petersburg, Shenandoah Valley and Kennesaw Mountain. Attendees will enjoy tours of both Union and Confederate camps, a field hospital, mounted cavalry, full-scale artillery demonstrations, a Civil War period fashion show, and speeches by the Honorable Abraham Lincoln. Battles will take place twice daily — Saturday at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Cub Scouts and Boy and Girl Scouts are encouraged to participate in a cross cut saw competition, scout battle, tug-o-war challenge and more.
History will be brought to life providing a full weekend of family entertainment. Food vendors will be on hand. RV Camping is available at Prado Regional Park and may be booked online at www.sbcountyparks.com or by calling (877) 38-PARKS. Admission for this event is $10 for parking, $10 adult (one day) or $15 weekend pass; $5 child (2-12) one day or $7.50 weekend pass; under 2 years are FREE. Boy, Girl and Cub Scouts and their parents in Scout uniforms will be admitted for $2 per person.
For additional information contact Kim Fradella, Southern California Civil War Association at (909) 590-5797 or firstmaine.cav@verizon.net or visit www.sccwa.com.
The Southern California Civil War Association is a non-profit educational re-enactment organization, dedicated to the preservation of this nation’s rich military heritage and the memory of those American’s who fought and gave their lives so we may have and continue to cherish the freedom and liberty of a free country, united with honor.