Saturday, September 3 2023 from 2 to 8 pm
Sunday, September 4 2023 from 11 am to 3 pm

Although it has been over 150 years since our country has fought in the Civil War, the diaries, stories, and lessons still remain. Pinecrest Village is transformed into a Civil War encampment where visitors can meet famous figures of the past and experience firsthand a turbulent time period in our nation’s history. Join reenactors as they stage a battle complete with raging cannons and marching infantry. Learn how the nation changed through the insights of local people who made a difference in history.

Featured Activities:

• Military demonstrations will be ongoing.

• Fall In! Marching and Drilling practices

• Show your support – make souvenir ribbon rosettes

• Enlist in the Army – sign up and receive a reproduction volunteer enlistment letter

• Medical Assessment – Find out if you would be fit to serve

• Battle reenactment at 4:30 pm on Saturday; 1 pm on Sunday

• Medical scenario following the main battle at the field hospital

• Saturday only! Civil War era dance at the Nennig Dance Pavilion from 6:30 to 8 pm, Snacks and beverages available.

Food and beverages can be found on site with Brian’s Smokehouse, Manitowoc.

Your chance to fire a cannon:
Beginning 30 minutes before the battle, you can purchase a raffle ticket for $5 for the opportunity to fire the Civil War cannon! Must be age 12 or older to fire the cannon.

General admission: $14 for adults, $13 for seniors, $10 for youth 4-17, children under 4 years of age are free. General Admission is always free for members! You can purchase your tickets when you arrive or pre-purchase your admission tickets.

Reserve your tickets ahead of time for a quick and easy arrival: Purchase General Admission Tickets Online!

Civil War Days is made possible by AV Dynamics, Manitowoc County Civil War Roundtable, Meijer, and Seehafer Broadcasting.

Scout Sunday

On Sunday, any youth (18 or under) Scout (Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.) who comes to Civil War Days in his or her uniform will be given free admission.  Learn More >>>