General Grierson Days
Click here to view a slide show of the 2007 event.General Grierson Days is held annually under the shade of more than 200 trees in a 62 acre park located in the center of the community. Saturday and Sunday feature battle re-enactments and the opportunity for the hundreds of area families that this event attracts to step back through time to experience life during the civil war.
Friday is education day which is attended by area school children who experience a variety of demonstrations and discussions on topics of the era including blacksmithing, clothing construction, camp life, artillery, cavalry, medicine, slavery, and the Underground Railroad. Anyone interested in taking part in this event is encouraged to call the Visitors Bureau to make the necessary arrangements.
Ladies will be hosted at a Saturday afternoon tea and discussion of fashion followed by a discussion of hair styles. While across the park a rousing game of baseball will be played just as it was during the Civil War. Bring the youngsters out, because we'll be looking for some volunteers to help! Saturday evening will feature the Grand Ball held in the historic setting of the Nichols Park Pavilion. Sponsored by the 50 Year Pilot Club of Jacksonville, the Ball will feature Deborah Highland as the Dance Mistress and music by the Yeiser Haver Emsemble.
Sunday morning will find us gathered together for church services and the weekend will culminate with a Sunday afternoon mounted cavalry battle.
Through out the day there will be demonstrations, drills and activities including the opportunity to wander through suttler row and see the period clothing, supplies and equipment for sale. There will also be food and craft vendors on the grounds. Have a sandwich and wash it down with a cold, homemade root beer and of course a piece of Strawberry Shortcake for dessert! All events are free, and the public is encouraged to attend. Grierson Days Schedule of Events 2007.
Please visit the Grierson Society web page for more information.
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