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Gathering of Eagles, June 6-8, 2008
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tickets
- $7 day or $10 for the weekend (Does not include Court Case)
Court
Case of
Available in
advance at the museum
(phone 540-542-1145/46; email –
courtousemuseum@verizon.net).
Friday June 6, 2008 (Descriptions for the various events and information on on admission, events and locations are at the bottom of the schedule.)
| 6-7:00PM | UDC Memorial service at cemetery |
| 7-until | Reading to youths at Godfrey Miller House Strolling about the mall Pickin’ & grinnin’ in the courtyard Setting up canopy’s and Flies in courtyard |
Saturday, June 7, 2008 9:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m.
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Time
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Courthouse
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GODFREY-MILLER
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| 9-9:45 am | Infantry/Artillery | Mathew Brady |
| 10-10:45 am | Cavalry | Infantry/Artillery |
| 11-11:45 am | Mathew Brady | Cavalry |
| 11:45 am-1:00pm | LUNCH | |
| 1-1:45 pm | Presidents Lincoln & Davis | Lee & Grant |
| 1 - 2:00 pm | Ladies Tea | |
| 2-2:45 pm | Lee & Grant | Presidents Lincoln & Davis |
| 3-5:00 pm | VIRGINIA vs. USA | |
| 5:30-7:30 pm | Dinner with the Generals at local restaurants in mall area (see below for more details). | |
| 8:00 pm |
Stan Clardy performs “Soldiers in Gray” followed by |
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| Courtyard Activities | ||
| 10 - 10:45 am | Naval Presentation | Calvin Ashwell |
| 11-11:45 am | Flags Presentation | Bill Nordan |
| 2:30PM | Ladies Fashion show |
NOTE: Naval display and Flag display will be constant throughout the weekend with these times for specific demonstrations.
Sunday, June 8, 2008 9:30 a.m. – Church Service
| 9:30-10:30 am | Church Service |
| 11:00 am | Wrap up (all personas involved) |
NOTE: Throughout the weekend, Dr Dean Havron (local family doctor) will be strolling about the mall area playing banjo and other items (spoons,etc) and telling stories about period music, while “Evergreen Shade” will be set up on the courthouse porch playing period music. Authors and artists will be set up on courthouse porch also.
Friday, June 7, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m. - First Friday
with the Generals
Location -
The Generals will attend the Confederate Memorial
Day Ceremony at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Following that the various Generals will
be strolling up and down the Old Town Mall. You may stop and see them at the
Godfrey Miller House. The Generals, as well as their ladies, will be reading
stories to the children. Also, our minstrel, Dr. Dean Havron will be playing
period music on the banjo and other assorted instruments. Additionally, many of
the Generals and their ladies will be visiting the various shops along the mall
so stop and visit with them!
Saturday, June 7, 2008 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. -
Debate and Discussion Forums
Location - Old
Court House Civil War Museum courtroom (20 North Loudoun Street) and
Godfrey Miller House pavilion (28 S. Loudoun Street)
The Generals will be debating and discussing various topics
pertaining to the War Between the States including battles, tactics,
personalities and politics. The talks will cover Infantry/Artillery,
Cavalry, Matthew Brady, Lee and Grant and the Presidents. Admission will be charged and seating is
limited. You may purchase tickets in advance at the Old Court House Civil
War Museum Gift Shop.
Location - Old
Court House Civil War Museum Lawn courtroom (20 North Loudoun Street)
Commander Farrand will display items concerning the C.S.S.
Navy.
Location - Old
Court House Civil War Museum Lawn courtroom (20 North Loudoun Street)
Gen. John Hunt Morgan will inform the
public as to the different kinds of flags used by both sides during the War.
Flags from both the north and south will be on display.
Saturday, June 7, 2008 1:00 p.m. - Ladies Tea
Location -
Godfrey Miller House (28 S. Loudoun Street)
The Generals' Ladies will be serving refreshments from the
period in the traditional manner. Additionally, the Ladies will be
answering questions regarding proper etiquette for young ladies and the proper
method of serving tea. This will be free to the public but also limited to
40 people. Please obtain complimentary tickets at the Old Court House
Civil War Museum Gift Shop.
Saturday, June 7, 2008 2:30 p.m. - Ladies Fashion
Show
Location -
There will be a fashion show on the front lawn of the Old
Court House Civil War Museum featuring the various attire worn by ladies during
the Civil War period. Come and see all the beautiful dresses and how
involved the styles for the females were! It will include work/camp dresses,
ball gowns, tea dresses, morning dresses/wrappers evening gowns, riding habits
and mourning attire.
Saturday, June 7, 2008 3:00
p.m. - Court Case -
Location - TBD
Listen to lawyers for the
Saturday, June 7, 2008 5:30 p.m. – Dinner With The Generals
| RESTAURANT | WEBSITE | ADDRESS | RESERVATIONS NUMBER |
| Cork Street Tavern | www.jesara.com | 540-542-1145 | |
| Thai Winchester | www.thaiwinchester.com |
|
540-678-0055 or 540-678-0056 |
| Old Towne Café |
|
540-542-1145 | |
| One Block West | www.obwrestaurant.com |
25 South Indian
Alley, Winchester, VA 22601 |
540-662-1455 |
| Village Square | www.villagesquarerestaurant.com | 540 667 8961 | |
| Piccadilly Brew Pub | www.piccadillysbrewpub.net | 125 E Piccadilly Street, Winchester, VA 22601 | 540-542-1145 |
Pick a restaurant and sit
down to dinner with a Union and Confederate General and their wives.
You can converse with the Generals and their ladies, ask questions,
discuss and debate any topic you choose.
The Generals and their ladies will gladly discuss the burning issues.
Sunday, June 8, 2008 9:30
a.m. - Church Service
Location -
Courtroom of the Old Court House Civil War Museum
There will be a period service for those wanting to attend.
The presiding minister will be Chaplain Alan Farley, from the Reenactors Mission
for Jesus Christ who travels some 40,000 miles each year attending Living
History programs and reenactments. The service will be attended by the Generals and their ladies.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Immediately Following the Church Service - Recap and Question Sessions
Location -
Courtroom of the Old Court House Civil War Museum
All participants will be present for a recap of the
discussions. The were also be a question and answer period for any
attendees who may have questions regarding the presentations.