THE CIVIL WAR AT OAKLEY BATTLE AND LIVING HISTORY

On April 26th and 27th at Audubon State Historic Site the park will host the program The Civil War at Oakley Plantation Reenactment and Living History.  This is an exciting opportunity to experience the drama and history of the American Civil War in a unique way as we recreate the October 1864 Battle that took place across the park. Visitors will observe firsthand how soldiers trained for battle and observe activities such as artillery drills, musket firing demonstrations, infantry drills, medicine and more! They can also explore the encampment grounds to witness a variety of life during the time period with period dress, battles each day, living histories, open hearth cooking, music, dance and more!