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Michigan in the Civil War

Date:  May 03, 2013  -  May 05, 2013
Time:  All Day Event
Location: Walker Tavern, Brooklyn

Civil War reenactors fire a cannon.
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
Admission to the Civil War Reenactment is $5 per vehicle.

Attention, teachers! There will be a special presentation for school groups on Friday, May 3. 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 or (517) 241‑0731.

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 02/25/2013
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