Events
| Friday April 25th |
| 7:30 PM |
Abraham Lincoln at the Gaslight Theater, followed by the Grand Ball Dance Demonstration and Lessons- President Lincoln talks about the country, the war, and General Grant; afterwards Civil War-era music and Grand Ball dance demonstration with optional dance lessons. With Fritz Klein, Deann Kelley, the Liberty Band, and the Forget-Me-Not Historic Dance Company. Admission is $6.00 (includes admission for Saturday). Children under 12 are FREE! |
| Saturday April 26th |
| 9:00 AM |
History Walk w/ Ned Lodwick - 1 hr.
From U.S. Grant Boyhood Home to School House |
Get a Special U.S. Grant Postal Cancellation from 9 am til Noon! |
| 10:00 AM |
Preparing for an Afternoon Tea - 1 hr.
with Russell Dickson of Magee's Bakery
Georgetown United Methodist Church Hall |
Bonnetts & Baskets Display and Discussion - 2 hr.
with Norma McAfee & Jerry Yeater
Georgetown United Methodist Church Hall |
Songs - Spiritual and Secular - 1/2 hr.
with June Meyer
U.S. Grant Boyhood Home |
| 10:30 AM |
Flags & Uniforms - 1 hr
with Bill Nordan
U.S. Grant Boyhood Home |
"Teacher" John D. White - 1/2 hr.
with Robert Boyd
Grant School House |
| 11:00 AM |
1860's Travelling Magic Show - 1 hr.
with Steve Farris
Georgetown United Methodist Church Hall |
| 11:30 AM |
Abraham Lincoln - 1 hr.
with Fritz Klein
U.S. Grant Boyhood Home |
The Cavalryman - 1/2 hr.
with Eric Tapp
U.S. Grant Boyhood Home |
| 12:30 PM |
U.S. Grant - 1 hr.
with Mike Miller
U.S. Grant Boyhood Home |
The Infantryman - 1/2 hr.
with Dylan Caudill
U.S. Grant Boyhood Home |
| 1:00 PM |
Ladies' Tea - 1 hr.
with Fred Hannah on dulcimer and Victorian Christmas with Charen Fink
Floral Hall |
| 1:30 PM |
70th OVI Memorial - 1/2 hr.
U.S. Grant Boyhood Home |
| 2:00 PM |
Songs of Faith - 1/2 hr.
with Sande Gilbert
Courthouse Square |
| 2:30 PM |
Village Band Concert - 1/2 hr.
with the Williamsburg Community Band
Courthouse Square |
| 3:00 PM |
Day in the Life of 1860's Georgetown - 1/2 hr.
Courthouse Square |
| 3:30 PM |
Morgan's Raid on Georgetown - 1 hr.
Courthouse Square |
| 8:00 PM |
Grand Ball - 3 hrs. Period Costume Required
with Jim's Red Pants Band
Admission: $15.00 Children 12 & under: $5.00
Floral Hall |
| Saturday April 28th |
| 10:30 AM |
1860's Church Service Georgetown United Methodist Church Hall |