Relive the 1865 Battle of Aiken this weekend as Union and Confederate reenactors come together on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23 to commemorate the 149th anniversary of the historic battle.
Battle of Aiken schedule:
Battle of Aiken schedule (subject to change):
Friday, Feb. 21 – School Day – Limited Activities
• 9 a.m. – School presentations start/Officers Call
• 9:30 a.m. – Camp tours (self guided)
• 10 a.m. – Battle field presentation for students (artillery, cavalry)
• 11:30 a.m. – Skirmish on battlefield
• Noon – Medical, engineer and period presentations
• 12:30 p.m. – Tour guides (self guided)
• 3 p.m. – School program ends
• 8 p.m. – Officers and Unit rep call (TBA)
Saturday, Feb. 22 – Camp open to public
• 8:30 a.m. – Gates open to public
• 9 a.m. – Mandatory parade and drill for military
• 9:30 a.m. – Tactical for reenactors
• 10 a.m. – Camp tours (self guided) / tactical
• 11 a.m. – Visit medical and engineer (self guided)
• 11:30 a.m. – Visit Citadel cadets (self guided)
• Noon – Visit civilian campus (self guided)
• 2:30 p.m. – Battle of Aiken – Part One – White Pond
• 3:30 p.m. – Soldier’s salute of appreciation
• 4 to 7 p.m. – Commemoration
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