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DESCRIPTION:One of the largest Civil War reenactments west of the Mississippi and the 
 largest in Northern California is returning to Freezeout Canyon in the 
 charming town of Duncans Mills, California, on the Russian River. On 
 Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16, CIVIL WAR DAYS, a two-day living 
 history reenactment open to the public, gives visitors the opportunity to 
 interact with the soldiers and civilians of the Civil War, getting a 
 personal glimpse of the years 1861–1865 and a better understanding of the 
 events that formed our country. The spirit and history of the American 
 Civil War period will be portrayed by hundreds of reenactors for this 
 annual fun, family-oriented event.\n\nYou are invited to walk among the 
 reenactors, talk with them, ask them questions, and experience firsthand 
 this very dynamic period in our history. These reenactors are passionate 
 about American history and have worked hard to accurately portray and bring 
 to life Union and Confederate soldiers, merchants, tradesmen, musicians, 
 doctors, nurses, and townspeople caught up in this country’s struggle. 
 This was the period of horse-drawn wagons, hoop skirts, lanterns, 
 blacksmiths, and cannons. It is when differing views of American 
 government, preservation of the Union, slavery, and states’ rights moved 
 men to engage in a war that took more than 700,000 lives and redefined the 
 future of our country. You can visit the camps of the Union and Confederacy 
 and see how civilians lived and served with the armies of 1863 in what was 
 referred to as the “first modern war”. This is not only an educational 
 experience but an unforgettable one for all ages.\n\nThis 18th annual event 
 is sponsored by the California Historical Artillery Society, a nonprofit 
 educational corporation, and Casini Ranch Family Campground. It is a 
 fundraiser for CHAS' retired racehorse rescue program.\n\nCIVIL WAR DAYS 
 brings together members of the National Civil War Association, the American 
 Civil War Association, Reenactors of the American Civil War, and other 
 groups from throughout the western United States. The twice-daily battles 
 will fill the surrounding hills with the sound of fife and drum, musket and 
 cannon as the American Civil War comes to life. Public hours are Saturday, 
 July 16th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 17th, from 9:00 
 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Battle times are 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 
 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Check out a great video about the event 
 at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJX0VhRliDE\n\nDirections from Highway 
 101: GPS does not work! Take the River Road exit west past Guerneville to 
 Duncans Mills, make a left on Moscow Road, a right on Freezeout Road, and 
 follow the signs. On-site parking is available for $5 per car (cash only). 
 Adult tickets are $12, kids 7–12 are $6, and children 6 and under are 
 free. No bank cards are accepted on the day of the event. Pre-event 
 discount tickets are only available at Good to Go Military in Cotati (7950 
 Redwood Drive, Suite 2).\n\nFor more information, contact the California 
 Historical Artillery Society [CHAS] at 707-922-5901 or visit the event 
 website at: www.civilwardays.net.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/06/09/18800038.php
SUMMARY:18th Annual Civil War Days
LOCATION:Freezeout Canyon, 1/4 mile down Moscow Road, Duncans Mills, CA\nDo not use 
 GPS. Follow the signs as posted.
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