The South (and North) shall rise again

The Civil War Re-enactment is returning to El Dorado Regional Park East from July 31 to August 1. There'll be skirmishes with cannon fire by uniformed troops as well as others in authentic costumes of the period in the encampment, even some historical figures. Adult tickets cost $12 and parking costs $7. Events are scheduled from 10 am to 5 pm both days.

Battles Twice Daily and a Chat with Honest Abe

Cannons will blast right here in our sleepy little burg next weekend on May 30 and 31 in El Dorado Regional Park East from 10 am to 5 pm. at a Civil War encampment.

The event, developed by Gold Coast Festivals and Visions In Time Foundation will bring together Civil War reenactment groups from all over California. This will be the largest reenactment ever held in this area. Visitors will have a first hand look at the sights and sounds of battle as well as a chance at involvement in living history presentations in the camps. President Abraham Lincoln and impersonators of other historical figures will be on hand to discuss how life was lived at that time.

Visitors can expect to see real live cannon fire, period costumes, historical figures, authentic battles, meet with the soldiers in their camps, attend demonstrations and more during the two-day festival.

Battles will be held twice daily at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. both days. Civil War living history tours will be held throughout the weekend and include demonstrations as well as displays.