The Battle of Secessionville – Charleston, SC
The Re-enactment of The Battle of Secessionville is the focal point of Living History Weekend every November at Boone Hall Plantation. Hundreds of re-enactors help bring the battle alive that occurred 145 years ago — on June 16, 1862. Confederate soldiers at Fort Lamar on James Island kept Charleston from being seized by Union forces and despite being outnumbered by Union soldiers by more than 2-to-1, Confederate forces were able to prevail. The win marked the last time the Federal Army would attempt to capture Charleston by land.
The name Secessionville did not come from the secession of South Carolina, but for an earlier attempt of some plantation owners to rebel.
The re-enactment, serves to remind visitors about this pivotal battle and to honor the lives lost. Proceeds from the battle re-enactment go to preservation efforts for the H.L. Hunley submarine and other projects initiated by the Confederate Heritage Trust.
Living History Weekend is also known as a fun and educational experience for families as Boone Hall Plantation is transformed into the color and lifestyle of the antebellum era.
The Re-enactment of The Battle Of Secessionville
Sat. Nov. 14, 2009 – 3PM
Sun. Nov. 15, 2009 – 2PM
TICKETS TO THE RE-ENACTMENT ARE REGULAR ADMISSION PRICES TO BOONE HALL PLANTATION
Regular Adult Admission – $17.50
Children 6-12 $7.50
Children Under 6 Admitted FREE With Accompanying Adult
Schedule of Events
Friday, November 13, 2009
9am-3pm School Day Presentation
Saturday, November 14, 2009
8:30 am Parade / Colors
9:00 am Infantry Drill – Drill Field
9am-Noon Black Confederate – Oak Tree
9:30 am Medical Presentation – Confederate Camp
10:00 am Provost Presentation – Oak Tree
10:00 am Officers Call – Fort Lamar
10:30 am Infantry Demonstration – Oak Tree
11:00 am Confederate Army stacks arms on Sutler Row
11:30 am 2:00 pm – Black Oak Ladies Feed the Troops
12:30 pm Confederate Army leaves Sutler Row
12:30 pm Federal Army leaves Camp for Sutler Row
12:30 pm Ladies Dress Presentation – Wall in front of mansion
1:30 pm Weapons inspection – Confederate Camp
2:00 pm Federal Army falls in for Weapons Inspection – Sutler Row
3:00 pm Battle of Secessionville
4:00 pm Armies pass in Review – Battlefield
6:00 pm Camps close to public
Sunday, November 15, 2009
8:30 am Parade / Colors / Change of Command Ceremony
9am-Noon Black Confederate – Oak Tree
9:30 am Medical Presentation – Confederate Camp
10:00 am Provost Demonstration – Oak Tree
10:30 am Infantry Demonstration – Oak Tree
11:00 am Church Services – Front Porch of Mansion
11:00 am Ladies Dress Presentation – Oak Tree
12:30 pm Federal Army Weapons Inspection – Avenue Of Oaks
12:30 pm Weapons Inspection – Confederate Camp
2:00 pm Battle of Secessionville
3:00 pm Armies pass in Review – Battlefield
