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3B Company B May This event calendar is for the Georgia Cavalry to capture times for rides, meetings, or any event you would like to share with others. This list is just for your information on events around the South. We will update and send out every two weeks. So if you have an event you want to let others know about, send it in for us to post. Send events to [email protected]. After an event date has passed on the calendar event will be deleted. Honoring the Southern Cause 150 Years Happy Memorial Day By proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, the first major Memorial Day observance is held to honor those who died “in defense of their country during the late rebellion.” Known to some as “Decoration Day,” mourners honored the Civil War dead by decorating their graves with flowers. On the first Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, after which 5,000 participants helped to decorate the graves of the more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried in the cemetery. The 1868 celebration was inspired by local observances that had taken place in various locations in the three years since the end of the Civil War. In fact, several cities claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day, including Columbus, Mississippi; Macon, Georgia; Richmond, Virginia; Boalsburg, Pennsylvania; and Carbondale, Illinois. In 1966, the federal government, under the direction of President Lyndon B. Johnson, declared Waterloo, New York, the official birthplace of Memorial Day. They chose Waterloo–which had first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866–because the town had made Memorial Day an annual, community-wide event, during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags. By the late 19th century, many communities across the country had begun to celebrate Memorial Day, and after World War I, observers began to honor the dead of all of America’s wars. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be celebrated the last Monday in May. Today, Memorial Day is celebrated at Arlington National Cemetery with a ceremony in which a small American flag is placed on each grave. It is customary for the president or vice president to give a speech honoring the contributions of the dead and to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. More than 5,000 people attend the ceremony annually. Several Southern states continue to set aside a special day for honoring the Confederate dead, which is usually called Confederate Memorial Day. Live the Charge! " To you Sons of Confederate Veterans, we submit the vindication of the cause for which we fought; to your strength will be given the defense of the Confederate soldiers' good name, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles he loved and which made him glorious and which you also cherish.---Lt. General Stephen Dill Lee Current-Dec. 29th, 2015 Local Phone: 706-823-0440 Civil War Canal Tour "Food, Toll Free: 888-659-8926 Fabric & Firepower” Hours of Operation Sun: 1:30pm - 2:30pm 1450 Greene Street, Suite 400, Augusta, GA, Mon: 1:30pm - 2:30pm Tue: 1:30pm - 2:30pm 30901 Wed: 1:30pm - 2:30pm Dates Thu: 1:30pm - 2:30pm Fri: 1:30pm - 2:30pm March 1 - December 29, 2015 Sat: 1:30pm - 2:30pm Admission & Fees $12.50 Adult Overview $10.50 Sr., Student, Military In observance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil Discounts War, Augusta Canal National Heritage Area Group Discount presents a Petersburg boat tour highlighting Military Discount Augusta's role as a Confederate city. The one-hour tour explores the behind-the-lines role that the Facility Amenities canal played in supplying the troops, including the Accessible by Public Transportation famous Confederate Powder Works, Rigdon- Bus / Motorcoach Parking on Site Free Parking Ansley Pistol factory, Confederate Bakery, shoe Public Restrooms factory and much more. Informative guides share Restaurant on Site stories from this explosive time in our history as you enjoy a ride along the beautiful Augusta Canal. General Information Family-friendly Tours run daily at 1:30 p.m. March through Handicapped Accessible (Limited) November. December through February, tours are Near Interstate Highway offered Tuesdays through Saturdays. 20 This is 1 of Many historical events taking place thru the 150th anniversary year. Please visit www.gacivilwar.org for a complete listing. There are many great educational programs for all ages Current-Dec. 5th Andersonville First Saturday Programs First Saturday Programs 760 POW Road, Andersonville, GA, 31711 Dates February 1 - December 5 Overview During the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, park staff will conduct a series of programs on the first Saturday of each month. These programs will explore the events, conditions, or emotions of prisoners during the war. To expand the prisoner story, the park will also feature other Civil War prisons and draw on their stories to present a fuller picture of a soldier's life beyond the battlefield. Contact the park or visit http://www.nps.gov/ande/planyourvisit/cw150.htm to learn more about these programs. This is 1 of Many historical events taking place thru the 150th anniversary year. Please visit www.gacivilwar.org for a complete listing. There are many great educational programs for all ages May 8-9, 2015 150th Anniversary of the Capture of President Jefferson Davis Fitzgerald, Georgia Where America Reunited 150th Anniversary Weekend Jefferson Davis’s Capture and the End of the Civil War On Friday & Saturday, May 8th & 9th, exactly 150 years after the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and the end of the Civil War, Irwinville and Fitzgerald, Georgia are jointly commemorating this momentous history. President Davis, his family and most of his travel companions were captured at Irwinville by Federal cavalry in the early morning of May 10, 1865. About thirty years later, but only a few miles away, the new city of Fitzgerald was jointly founded by Federal and Confederate veterans. The important and unique history of both communities makes this a commemoration weekend you won’t want to miss! There will be special concerts, museum exhibits, tours of Civil War sites, arts & crafts, a marathon and “fun run”, Civil War reenactor “living histories”, dedication events and much more to occur throughout the weekend! Visit these webpages for more details: 150th Anniversary Weekend and other Special Events in May Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails® www.CivilWarHeritageTrails.org Music: "Jeff in Petticoats" May 15-17, 2015 21st Annual “Forrest's First" BATTLE OF SACRAMENTO May 15, 16, 17, 2015 The 2014 Battle was a tremendous success. People came from all over to enjoy the reenactments, Ladies Tea, Battlefield Ball, great food, music and visiting with friends. Living History Day: Schools brought their students and gave them an educational experience geared to show what life was like before, during and after the Civil War - this was on Friday the 16th. Over the years, hundreds of children from surrounding counties have been able to experience first hand what it would be like to go back in time. What a phenomenal learning opportunity for the children. Battles took place on both Saturday and Sunday along with a Ladies Tea and an evening ball. The towns people and churches laid out a huge spread of food for Saturday's evening meal in which all participants were invited. Displays and demonstrations for the students on Friday provided opportunities all weekend long for visitors and towns people to learn first hand what life was like during the Civil War. Some of the Sutlers included: Possum Holler Sutlery, Blue Sage Merchantile, Dutchfork, Drew Tanner Photography, Popjacks Sassafras Rootbeer, Auxier Creek Forge, Old Town Seamstress, Crescent City Sutler, Adler Dry Goods, The Lanternman, Heartland Kettlecorn, Chiggar Ranch, and Sylvia's Emporium. Join us on Facebook for photos from this year's event. Click here for an article by Travel Writer Sue Marks. Reenactors click here to complete a short survey. Click here for some important information for you the reenactors. Call (270) 736-5114 with any questions. For after hours or during the event, contact (270) 929-1067 or (270) 499-0878. Experience the Reenactment of the Battle of Sacramento. This Battle was fought on December 28, 1861. The battlefield is the undisputed location of Nathan Bedford Forrest's First Fight! Call (270) 792-5300 for information. Sacramento, Kentucky For More information visit: http://battleofsac.com May 16, 2015 150th Anniversary of the Arrest Of Alexander Stephens 456 Alexander Street NW, Crawfordville, GA, 30631 Dates May 16 Overview One Hundred and Fifty years ago, On May 11, 1865 A.H. Stephens was arrested and charged with treason. Come out and experience a live re-enactment of his arrest, along with his homecoming, that took place on October 27, 1865. This is 1 of Many historical events taking place thru the 150th anniversary year. Please visit www.gacivilwar.org for a complete listing. There are many great educational programs for all ages May 16-17, 2015 Battle Of Reseca Chitwood Road NE, Resaca, GA, 30735 Dates May 16 - May 17 Overview During May 14-15, 1864, the first major battle of the Atlanta Campaign was fought around the tiny village of Resaca, Georgia. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's Confederate army of 55,000 soldiers had fallen back from Dalton and had occupied the strong defensive fortifications around the town. In hot pursuit and now directly facing them across the breastworks was the 110,000-strong Federal army under the command of Gen.