JOEL CADOFF/ The 48th NY Infantry Regiment marches Out of Fort Pulaski
To commemorate Veterans Day, the National Park Service will waive all entrance fees throughout Veterans Day weekend.
Savannah's National Park - Fort Pulaski National Monument - will be fee free today - Sunday. Fort Pulaski National Monument will honor our nation's veterans with a full schedule of special activities in the historic fort.
The 48th New York Infantry Regiment will recreate many aspects of daily life at a major Civil War-era post. A variety of programs will be offered throughout the weekend allowing visitors to learn about military inspections, mail calls, bayonet drills, barracks life, and infantry drills. A special military salute to veterans will be offered at 4 PM on Saturday.
The 48th New York Infantry was stationed at Fort Pulaski from June 1862 through May 1863. During their year-long stay, the unit remained vigilant, always prepared for a Confederate counter attack, an attack that never materialized. Their stay was documented in a series of early photographs that are displayed in exhibits throughout the park.
"The everyday life of the Civil War soldier has always been fascinating to the American public," commented Superintendent Randy Wester. "This weekend, we'll bring that subject to life as a salute to the veterans of all conflicts who have served our country."
In addition to musket firings, bayonet drills, and mounting of the fort guard, women of the Civil War era will be highlighted as the wives of the 48th New York Infantry Regiment "walk the runway" in a Civil War Ladies Fashion Show. Ladies of the Civil War period wore a range and variety of clothing depending on social status, social customs, or even social events. Come join us for a narrated look at ladies clothing of the Civil War period - from day/work dresses to ball gowns and everything in between.
Today
10am Guided Fort Tour
11:30am Musket Demonstration
12pm Guided Fort Tour
1pm Musket Demonstration
2pm Guided Fort Tour
3pm Guided Fort Tour
Saturday, Nov. 12
8:30am NCO Barracks Inspection
9am Inspect Guard
10am Company Drill
11am Knapsack Inspection
12pm Guided Fort Tour
1pm Mail Call & Pay Call
2pm Musket Demonstration
3pm Bayonet Drill
4pm Salute to Veteran's Day
Sunday, Nov. 13
8:30am Mount Guard
9am Clean Barracks
10am Barracks Inspection
11am Guided Fort Tour
12pm Rounders - An Early Version of Baseball
1pm Ladies Civil War Fashion Show
2pm March out of Fort
3pm Guided Fort Tour
1 comment:
This is a great discount. Love that there are so many for veterans.
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