Camp Chase Gazette

Holly Hill, Fla. – The Raid On Bishop’s Farm

Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 8:51 am

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When: Back to Calendar April 17, 2015 – April 19, 2015 (all-day)

The raid will consist of a reenactment which will involve a number of Living History Groups. Friday, April 17th will be the school day (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) so children will be able to come and see how soldiers lived in a period correct encampment and equipment demonstrations. There will be a Ladies Tea, and evening ball on Saturday. The Church service will be 10 a.m. Sunday. The battle will take place on Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. An artillery bounty of $125 will be paid for the cannons and must be present on the field for both days. Hay, water, and firewood will be provided. All cavalry must present a valid copy of the Cloggin papers. Registration will begin at noon on Thursday, April 16th. Spectator fees are $5 for adults, $2 for children 5-11, and children under 5 are free. There will be no reenactor or sutler fee, but donations will be greatly appreciated. Artillery preregistration: [email protected]. Sutler preregistration: [email protected]. For more info contact Sgt. Ron Alcorn at [email protected].