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Civil War Reenactment

Civil War reenactors fire a cannon.

Saturday
May 12, 2012
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday
May 13, 2012
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Walker Tavern, Brooklyn

Take a stroll through Michigan's past at Walker Tavern's sixth annual Civil War Reenactment.

More than 300 military and civilian reenactors create a lively atmosphere, portraying life during the Civil War. Visitors can:

  • witness battle reenactments and artillery demonstrations
  • take part in hands-on activities and watch craft demonstrations
  • purchase historical wares
  • enjoy food and beverages from Walker Tavern and other food vendors
Admission to the Civil War Reenactment:
$3 - age 13 and older
$1 - age 5 to 12
Free - age 4 and younger


Attention, teachers! There will be a special presentation for school groups on Friday, May 11. If your school group is interested in attending, please contact Walker Tavern.


For more information, please send us an e-mail or telephone (517) 467-4401.

We invite you to explore all Michigan Historical Museum System Lower Peninsula events in the online calendar.

Walker Tavern—part of the Michigan Historical Museum System and the MotorCities National Heritage Area—is located 35 miles west of Ann Arbor, in Cambridge Junction State Park. Here's more information about how to find Walker Tavern.

Contact Walker Tavern Historic Site.

Updated 12/16/2011

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