Civil War Reenactment

By Venture Crew 79

NEW FAIRFIELD — Venture Crew 79, who portray The 79th New York Cameron Highlanders, will give a demonstration on being a soldier in the Civil War in Gaylordsville on Route 7 on April 12, from 1 to 4 pm. The event is open to the public.

The concept for this demonstration will be that of a recruitment drive in late 1862 to get new members for the unit. The members of the 79th will portray soldiers who have come north to recruit new members for the unit, which has suffered heavy losses during the battles of Bull Run, Charleston, and Antietam. They will discuss what it is like to do be a part of the Civil War Reenactment of those battles. They will discuss the difference between small and large events. This will be a live demonstration with the public being encouraged to participate as soldiers of that era.

To find out more, visit www.79thnycompanyb.org or call Major Ralph Langham at 203-746-5400.