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Teachers, bring your class to Old Baker Farm for our Annual American Civil War and Living History Day!

Printable Living History Day Flyer >>>

Open only to schools groups grades 3 thru 6.

Classes will meet Civil War living historians who will tell and demonstrate different aspects of one of the most influential wars in the United States.  

Demonstrations include artillery firing, infantry manual of arms, learning and participating in some basic infantry marching drills, cavalry, signal corps, and old fashion soap making.
 
Classes will learn about uniforms and equipment used by soldiers, what camp life and food were like, different flags of the war, and see and learn about earthworks forts by stepping into a full size replica earthworks fort.  

$5 per person; includes tour of each aspect of the war described and an Old Baker Farm hayride.
(Lunch is not included, so be sure and bring lunch for your class).
Cotton Pickin’ Celebration October 25-26, 2008!  
PRINTABLE 2008 FLYER >>>>>

Open to the Public Beginning September 27!
WEEKDAY 3 PM - DARK; SATURDAY 9 AM - DARK
SUNDAY 1 PM - DARK
FESTIVAL WEEKEND 9 AM - 5 PM
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Call now for more information!
Don’t miss this great opportunity to see history in action at
Old Baker Farm!

205.672-7209