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3rd Annual Civil War Living History Days
June 13 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
3rd Annual Civil War Living History Days
June 13 & 14, 2026 • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at South Park – 100 Brinkerhoff Ave
The Civil War Comes to Life
Join us for the 3rd Annual Civil War Living History Days, an official America 250 Celebration event. Step back into the 1860s as authentically dressed military and civilian reenactors bring history to life, sharing stories of daily soldier life and the vital roles civilians played during the Civil War. Sponsored by Richland Early American Center for History (R.E.A.C.H.) , America 250 Ohio and Mansfield City Parks.
Experience a full weekend of immersive activities, including:
- Live reenactments and military demonstrations
- Artillery displays you can feel in your chest
- Civil War medical demonstrations
- Tours of the restored blockhouse
- Blacksmithing and steel‑forming demonstrations
- Log cabin tours
- First‑person presentations from 1860s civilians
- Walk‑throughs of military encampments
This family‑friendly event offers a rare opportunity to see, hear, and experience the Civil War era up close. Come explore history in a way you’ll never forget.
