8:00 a.m – registration of troops
10:00 a.m. – Cannon demonstration on Hwy 13 across from Sonic
10:45 a.m.– Speakers County Mayor John Carroll and Sen. Steve McDaniels will make a proclamation of the day’s events, opening ceremony
11:00 a.m. – Ladies Tea at the Commodore Hotel for all ladies in period dress
12:00 noon – Ladies moderated fashion show will be open to everyone’s enjoyment on the Square
2:00 p.m.– The Battle of the Burning of the Perry County Courthouse – bring your camera! The Union troops will enter the town from the west, much as they did back in 1863, and attempt to conquer the Confederate soldiers. Good authority has it that the Confederate troops will be ready for them this time!
Camp life will be depicted around the Courthouse all day, including a medical tent, arms inspections. Assistance with genealogy will be provided by the Sons of the Confederate Veterans for those interested. Troops are coming from all over to participate in this first re-enactment of this event.
Program books will be available free to everyone at the merchants on the square.
Come enjoy the day in Linden, county seat of Perry County.