Pipestone Civil War Days 2008

Pipestone Civil War Days , Pipestone, MN, August 16-17, 2008

Two day celebration featuring both infantry and artillery maneuvers, an authentic reenactment of a Civil War battle, and numerous demonstrations and presentations of historic life.

Presentations by members of the Living History Society of Minnesota

Play
The MinneHaHa Players will present a play entitled "The History of Minnesota in Five Acts with Prologue and Interlude"

Wedding
A mock period wedding will occur.

Dance demonstration
A narrator will provide a brief talk about the history of dance development of the nineteenth century, as well as information about the social customs and etiquette that ruled mid-nineteenth century ballrooms. Costumed interpreters will then perform a series of popular dances of the nineteenth century. The event will conclude with the costumed interpreters instructing willing participants in the basic steps of popular dances of the period.

Site Address


Civil War Days
Hiawatha Pageant Grounds
Pipestone, MN
507-825-3316

Visit these sites for more information.

Pipestone Civil War Days
City of Pipestone Minnesota
Civil War Days (by the town of Pipestone)
Pipestone County Museum