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SCV Camp #33 Press Release
Forrest's
Raid on Murfreesboro
Living History Reenactment
“A Victorian Fair at Oaklands”
Oaklands Historic House Museum,
Murfreesboro, TN
April 1, 2006
10 am to 3 pm
 | In the 1860’s,
Oaklands was a working plantation of almost 1500 acres and was occupied by
both Confederate and Union armies during the War Between the States. |
| On the Sunday
morning of July 13, 1862, Confederate Cavalryman Nathan Bedford Forrest led
a surprise attack on the Union army garrison encamped at Murfreesboro. |
| Latter that same
day, Colonel Forrest accepted the Union army’s surrender of Murfreesboro at
the Oaklands Historic House Museum. |
| We would like to
invite you to a historical event that will take place at the Oaklands
Historic House Museum on April 1, 2006. |
| In association
with the City of Murfreesboro, The Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp #33 and
the Stones River National Battlefield, a recreation of this famous Raid on
Murfreesboro by Colonel Nathan Bedford Forrest will be held on the same
grounds of Oaklands Historic House Museum. |
| Many years have
passed since a recreation of this famous local event has occurred. Now, it
will be retold and re-lived in person. |
| Mr. Stan Dalton’s
cavalry will portray General Forrest and his famous escort |
| The main program
will be narrated by famous local WBTS author Dr. Michael Bradley |
| Both Union and
Confederate encampments and demonstrations. |
| This event will be
part of a day of living history and Victorian-time flair. A day known as
“A Victorian Fair at Oaklands”. |
| Many local
artisans and craftsman will be on hand providing demonstrations as well as
Civil War Campsites will be set up so the public can experience life on the
plantation during that time. |
| There will be fun
for the entire family. |
| Children and
adults can participate in hands-on period crafts and games. |
| Period brick
making, Open pit cooking, Candle making, Storytelling, Bee Keeping, Basket
Weaving, Sack Races, Horseshoe pitching, Children Dress-up,
Hoops-n-Sticks-n-Graces, Cake Walk, and much more |
| Please come be a
part of this wonderful, historical event. |
| Gates will open at
10 am and close at 3pm |
| Gate Fees
necessary if participating in hands-on activities and games. |
$5 Adults
$2 Children
$2 Seniors
60 and over
Children 5
and under: Free
| For more
information, call 615-893-0022 |
For directions,
http://www.oaklandsmuseum.org/contact.html |
