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8/17-8/18/19 Civil War Encampment

You're invited to the 3rd Maine Co. A Vol Infantry Civil War encampment on Saturday, August 17 - Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the Fryeburg Historical Society, 83 Portland Street, Freyburg, ME.


Come join the camp! Soldiers and ladies will enjoy sharing CivilWar stories and history.

This is a great family event! There will be interactive fun and entertainment for all ages and genders. You will enjoy the soldiers' drills and authentic reenactment of their daily lives.


Daily schedule:

Saturday, August 17th:

  • 09:45 a.m. Company formation & colors

  • 10:00 a.m. Camp life opens to the public

  • 10:30 a.m. Letter writing, demonstrations

  • 11:00 a.m. Infantry drill & firing demonstrations

  • 1:00 p.m. Sanitary devision inspects the camp

  • 2:00 p.m. Mail call

  • 2:30 p.m. Ladies 1860's dress program

  • 3:30 p.m. Infantry drill

  • 4:30 p.m. Retreat, case colors

  • 5:00 p.m. Camp closed to the public


Sunday, August 18th:

  • 09:45 a.m. Company formation & colors

  • 10:00 a.m. Camp life opens to the public

  • 10:30 a.m. Letter writing, demonstrations

  • 11:00 a.m. Infantry drill & firing demonstrations

  • 1:00 p.m. Ladies 1860's dress program

  • 1:45 p.m. Retreat, case colors

  • 2:00 p.m. Camp closed to the public


The cost is $10 for adults, children under 12 are free (supervision is required).

For more information, please call (207) 256-3001 or visit www.fryeburghistorical.org


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