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Soldiers
demonstrate the wide variety of uniforms and kit choices within the
infantry
as part of the daily demonstration.
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Darke County Parks
Ohio Valley
Civil War Association to Visit DCP
History comes alive when the Ohio Valley Civil War Association, one of
the premier living history units in the country, visits Shawnee Prairie
Preserve once again. On Saturday April 30th and Sunday May 1st visit
the encampment at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on State Route 502 west of
Greenville and step back in time. Hear the cannon blast, watch men
drill, and smell a soldier’s supper simmering. Daily demonstrations at
11am, 1pm, and 3pm will include the 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Co. G,
66th Illinois Co. G also known as Birge's Western Sharpshooters, and
1st Ohio Light Artillery Bat. C.
Between demonstrations observe daily life for a Union soldier, discuss
the war effort with civilians, or marvel at visiting ladies’ latest
fashions. The organization also includes Co. A 1st Battalion 19th US
Infantry, US Army Signal Corps, Civil War Civilians, and the 75th OVI
Headquarters. The OVCWA has taught at Manassas, Kennesaw
Mountain, Stones River, and Gettysburg National Battlefields. In July
of 2012 they taught at Shawnee Prairie and in April of 2015 at the
Gettysburg Tecumseh Trail hub, and Darke County Parks is proud to
welcome them back to Shawnee Prairie again.
This free, family friendly event has something to interest everyone.
From the marksman, to the seamstress, the cook to the doctor, and
everything in between, come see how all these pursuits unfolded over
150 years ago. For any questions or more information about this
exciting and unique event, please call the nature center at (937)
548-0165, or send an email to info@darkecountyparks.org
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