Dry Creek Civil War Days
September 19-21, 2008
Clements Stampede Grounds, Clements, California
The Field Artillery Reenactors Association (FARA), with the sponsorship of the RACW, and in cooperation with the Clements Buckaroos will again be holding the Dry Creek Civil War Event this year.
The Dry Creek Civil War Days allows the public a way to travel into the past and experience Living History, letting them see how life was during the Civil War years of 1861 to 1865. See how the soldiers of the Union and Confederate armies lived, explore their encampments and find out just how hard a life the men of the army had. The civilians in their town did not fair much better as many items like food and clothing were in short supply. And finally, bear witness as the two armies clash on the battlefield in an accurate portrayal of how warfare was conducted in the 19th century.
School Day
Friday September 19
This premier event will feature School Day presentations on Friday, September 19. Groups of local students will tour the camps, the first students arriving at 9:00 am. If you have participated in a school day, you know that these are worthwhile and rewarding events. If you have never been to one before, this is your chance to show students a glimpse of the Civil War not seen in history books. Make a maximum effort to attend this worthwhile educational occasion.
School Day participants may set up camps any time on Thursday, September 18. Please have all camps de-farbed and all vehicles out of camp by 8:00 AM. If you arrive after that time, join in the presentations and set up afterwards. Please, no vehicles or farb in presentations areas until after students leave.
The weather should be dry and warm, with almost no chance of adverse weather to ruin the fun.
For more information contact Event Coordinator, Rick La Porta
FRIDAY September 19 (School Day)
08:00AM - De-farb and all vehicles out of camps
09:00AM - First group of students arrive
SATURDAY September 20:
10:00am - Living History, Camps Open
Noon - Battle
3:00pm - Battle
5:00pm - Camps Close
SUNDAY September 21:
9:00am - Living History, Camps Open
11:00am - Battle
2:00pm - Battle
3:30pm - Camps Close
Directions to Clements Stampede Grounds
Head to the city of Lodi which is south of Sacramento and North of Stockton on Highway 99. From either the north or the south,
exit at Victor Road and go eastbound for about 5 miles. Turn left onto highway 88/12 (There is a traffic light). Travel eastbound
for about 6 miles until you pass through Clements, which is a small town, and look to your left for the entrance (you will pass a
chocolate factory on the right). If you come to a traffic signal controlled “Y” intersection where Highway 12 and 88 split, you
passed it. This drive should take about 15 minutes. Watch for signs along the way.
Members of other Reenacting Clubs are always welcome to attend our events. Please contact the appropriate Brigade Commander prior to the event so that we can provide accommodations for you and/or your unit. Artillery units please provide 30 days notice of attendance. Please bring a completed Visiting Reenactor Waiver Form for each attendee. We appreciate your assistance and participation. For more info, please go to the Visiting Reenactors Information page.