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VIDEO: Chesterfield Civil War Days Relives Battle with Reenactment

The two-day festival kicked off Saturday, revisiting the Civil War with multiple battle skirmishes and bringing visitors of all ages to the Chesterfield Township Historical Grounds.

This weekend marks the first ever taking place on . Dozens of people were drawn to the festival on Saturday, curious to learn more about our country's past.

A special reenactment of the Civil War brought out the 15th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Company B (Union) against the 8th Arkansas (Confederates). 

"The Civil War was an important part of American history and it's our job to help bring that history to life and to better explain the times that the soldiers lived in," said Bruce Robere, captain of the 15th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Company B. "We like to show what the war was about, why it was fought and what the outcome was.”

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The festival, sponsored by the Chesterfield Historical Society, will continue Sunday as follows:

  • 9 a.m. Marching on drilling on grounds
  • 10:30 a.m. Living history encampments
  • Noon: Lunch
  • 1:30 p.m. Battle skirmishes in the park
  • 3 p.m. Living history encampments
  • 4 p.m. Battle skirmishes in the park
  • 5:30 p.m. Marching and drilling in the park
  • 6:30 p.m. Living history encampments

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