Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment

Meade County Civil War Reeanctment in Downtown Brandenburg, KY We are a non-profit organization committed to educating the public about the American Civil War.

We host a civil war reenactment in July every other year.

Trick or Trick 2022 10/31/2022

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Brandenburg Reenactment T-shirts 07/23/2022

Brandenburg Reenactment T-shirts

We have a few t-shirts left, all in navy. These are all we will have until 2024! We have sizes medium, large, 2XL and 3 XL available but once they're gone, they're gone.
https://www.brandenburgreenactment.com/online-store

Brandenburg Reenactment T-shirts Limited time only---Order a t-shirt for the Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment in either navy or grey. Pre-orders only!

07/23/2022

More pictures from the event are available on our website.
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Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment updated their address. 07/19/2022

Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment updated their address.

Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment updated their address.

Photos from Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment's post 07/19/2022

We want to thank Scott Harper for sharing his photos of the Brandenburg Civil War Days

Photos from Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment's post 07/19/2022

Two awesome shots from MLann Thomas

Photos from Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment's post 07/19/2022

Be sure to go to Russ Bensheimer‘s website to see some fantastic picture from the Brandenburg Civil War Days. https://www.rustybensh.com/Military-1/Civil/Brandenburg-Reenactment-722/

Brandenburg Reenactment 7/22 - BENSIMAGE 07/19/2022

Brandenburg Reenactment 7/22 - BENSIMAGE

To see some fantastic pictures from the event, head over to Russ Bensheimer‘s webpage.
https://www.rustybensh.com/Military-1/Civil/Brandenburg-Reenactment-722/

Brandenburg Reenactment 7/22 - BENSIMAGE Kentucky Civil War Reenactment

Meade Co Civil War Heritage Assoc. Inc. 07/12/2022

Meade Co Civil War Heritage Assoc. Inc.

Here's a link if you'd like to donate to support the 2024 Brandenburg Reenactment!

Meade Co Civil War Heritage Assoc. Inc. If you enjoyed the 2022 Reenactment and would like to see a bigger and better reenactment in 2024, please consider a donation. No amount is too small and all money will go directly to the 2024 event. The Meade County Civil War Heritage Assoc. Inc. is a non-profit organization that runs completely on...

07/11/2022

If you enjoyed the show and would like to see us back in 2024, we gladly accept donations to make that possible. Every dollar goes back to make the reenactment a reality.
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07/11/2022

Please share your pictures and videos of the Town Raid, Battles, and Camps!

07/11/2022

The Meade Co. Civil War Heritage Committee would like to thank all those individuals who made the event possible. A huge THANK YOU to the reenactors who traveled and camped out in the heat and pouring rain, the spectators who braved the heat, rain and parking, to the City Workers who handled all the logistics and keep our parks in such good condition, the City Police and Citizens on Patrol who kept everyone safe, the Moose Lodge for cooking up a delicious breakfast for the reenactors, the Arts Council who sponsored our concerts, Meade County Tourism who provided the sound for the concerts, the businesses and sponsors who donated and gave discounts to make the event possible, and to anyone else that we left off the list! We couldn't do this without your help!
See you in 2024!

07/10/2022

Battle at 2 pm today at RIVERFRONT PARK! Food trucks on site. It’s a beautiful day so come on out. Please don’t use the Battletown Road address for directions.

07/10/2022

Don't delay! Today's your last chance to see the Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment! Battle at 2 p.m. on the soccer field. Come early and walk through camps, talk with the soldiers, buy a souvenir, and dine at a food truck!

Timeline photos 07/09/2022

Cull Hollow on stage now! Riverfront Park in Brandenburg

07/09/2022

Don't miss the boat! Run don't walk to the Brandenburg Civil War Days at Riverfront Park. Activities all day with the Raid on Main Street at 2 and concerts from 6-10 p.m. The evening will end with the night firing of the cannon!
6-7:30 Cull Hollow
8-9:45 Fresh Cut Grass
For more information go to https://www.brandenburgreenactment.com/

07/09/2022

What are you waiting for? Head to Riverfront Park now and step back in time! Camps open at 10 a.m. Today: Cannon firing at 10 a.m., Raid on Main Street at 2 p.m., Concerts from 6-10, Night firing of Cannon at 10 p.m. Food trucks on site.

07/09/2022

The Brandenburg Reenactment is at Riverfront Park. It is not on Battletown Road. That is our mailing address. We apologize for any confusion. You can use Main Street Creamery if using GPS to find the park.

07/08/2022

Spend your weekend in the 1860s! Riverfront park is being taken over! Will Main Street fall into the hands of the rebels or will the Union make it in time?
Saturday, July 9th
9:00-5:00 CAMPS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

10:00 ARTILLERY DEMONSTRATIONS

2:00 RAID ON MAIN STREET with music by the Kentucky Home Guard Band (MAIN STREET)

6:00-7:30 Concert by Cull Hollow (Ampitheater)

8:00-9:45 Concert by Fresh Cut Grass (Ampitheater)

10:00 NIGHT FIRE OF CANNON (SOCCER FIELD)

Sunday, July 10th
10:00 CAMPS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

2:00 FINAL BATTLE (SOCCER FIELD)

3:30 CAMPS CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC

Food trucks on site both days! All events are free and open to the public!

07/07/2022

Just a few days left until Riverfront Park travels back to the 1860s. Events from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 9th and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 10th. Battles at 2 p.m. both days. Concerts from 6-10 on July 9th. Food trucks on site.
Full Schedule at https://www.brandenburgreenactment.com/

FRESH CUT GRASS @ The Buffalo Bluegrass Festival, 9 - 14 - 14 07/07/2022

FRESH CUT GRASS @ The Buffalo Bluegrass Festival, 9 - 14 - 14

July 9th at 8 p.m. Fresh Cut Grass will be live at the Brandenburg Ampitheater. Fresh Cut Grass is a Louisville, Kentucky- based bluegrass group made up of guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and upright bass. With one foot planted firmly in the past and the other looking toward the future, Fresh Cut Grass has been entertaining audiences since 1995. Known for tight vocal harmonies, from solo vocals to rich four-part gospel quartets, these musicians spend many hours getting their harmonies just right.

FRESH CUT GRASS @ The Buffalo Bluegrass Festival, 9 - 14 - 14 Fresh Cut Grass is: Banjo:Marty Bennett; Fiddle: Mick Savkovich; Guitar: Gary Kelly; Mandolin:Rob Mitchum Bass: Doug T...

07/06/2022

Live music returns to the Riverfront! July 9th Cull Hollow takes the stage at 6 p.m. Cull Hollow performs as a bluegrass duo playing bluegrass music, with folk songs, acoustic jazz pieces and original music. Food trucks on site so bring a chair or blanket and have a picnic while you listen!

07/05/2022

Don't wait! Plan now to be at Brandenburg Civil War Days July 9th and 10th! Events begin at 10 a.m. Food trucks will be onsite so plan to stay all day! Battles at 2 p.m. both days! Concerts from 6-10 on Saturday! Full schedule can be found at https://www.brandenburgreenactment.com/

07/05/2022

Reenactors Planning to Attend: PLEASE READ. Meade County is now under a burn ban. We are expected to get rain this week but as of now, camp fires will NOT be allowed. We apologize but it's out of our control. We will have food trucks on-site all three days. Please share with members not on Facebooks. Emails will be send to anyone who registered and provided one.
We'll see you in a few days!!!!

Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment Meade county Kentucky 07/04/2022

Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment Meade county Kentucky

Celebrate History on July 9th and 10th at Riverfront park in Brandenburg! Step back to the time of the Civil War and experience life in the 1860s. Full schedule at https://www.brandenburgreenactment.com/

Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment Meade county Kentucky Civil War Reenactment occuring every other year in Meade Co, Kentucky. Find schedules, reenactor forms, pictures, and sponsors.

07/03/2022

Mark your calendars for next Sunday, July 10th to step back in time! Come walk through camps and talk with the soldiers and stay for the battle at 2 p.m. All events are free to the public!

07/03/2022

Please join us July 9-10, 2022 on the river in downtown Brandenburg, Kentucky to commemorate the 159th anniversary of John Hunt Morgan’s Crossing of the Ohio River.

Schedule of Events for July 9-10, 2022
Saturday, July 9th

9:00-5:00 CAMPS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; LIVING HISTORY

10:00 ARTILLERY DEMONSTRATIONS

11:30 LADIES’ TEA (REENACTORS ONLY)

2:00 RAID ON MAIN STREET (MAIN STREET)

6:00 REENACTOR’S DINNER (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)

6:00-7:30 Concert by Cull Hollow (Ampitheater)

8:00-9:45 Concert by Fresh Cut Grass (Ampitheater)

10:00 NIGHT FIRE OF CANNON (SOCCER FIELD)

Sunday, July 10th

8-10:00 BREAKFAST FOR REENACTORS (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)

10:00 CAMPS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

10:00 PERIOD CHURCH SERVICE (GAZEBO)

2:00 FINAL BATTLE (SOCCER FIELD)

3:30 CAMPS CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC

07/02/2022

In just one week, the past comes to life! Join us at the Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment! The event kicks off with an artillery demonstration at 10 a.m. and continues all day! The Town Raid on Main Street will be at 2 p.m. featuring a live band! Concerts sponsored by the Arts Council run from 6-9:45 p.m. at the amphitheater and feature Cull Hollow and Fresh Cut Grass. The evening ends with a night firing of the cannon at 10 p.m. Come back Sunday for more history!

07/02/2022

In just one week, the past comes to life! Join us at the Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment! The event kicks off with an artillery demonstration at 10 a.m. and continues all day! The Town Raid on Main Street will be at 2 p.m. featuring a live band! Concerts sponsored by the Arts Council run from 6-9:45 p.m. at the amphitheater and feature Cull Hollow and Fresh Cut Grass. The evening ends with a night firing of the cannon at 10 p.m. Come back Sunday for more history!

07/01/2022

Today is your last day to fill out your registration for the Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment for just $5. Registration will increase to $10 per person tomorrow (which is still a great deal for all you will receive).
The American Duchess Riverboat will be in town all day Saturday. Concerts planned to Saturday evening.
Food trucks on site. Registration includes a dinner on Saturday catered by Mark's Feed Store, breakfast on Sunday, and usual amenities. Bounties still available for infantry and cavalry! Registration is just $5 at www.brandenburgreenactment.com

06/30/2022

Whiskey Bent Valley Boys has an injured member so our July 9th band will be Fresh Cut Grass. They will playing bluegrass from 8-9:45 p.m. Cull Hollow will still be opening for them from 6-7:30 p.m. Food trucks on site so come out for dinner and stay for the show!

06/25/2022

We can't promise that the weather won't be warm, but we can promise you'll regret not registering for the Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment.
The American Duchess Riverboat will be in town all day Saturday. Concerts planned to Saturday evening.
Food trucks on site. Registration includes a dinner on Saturday catered by Mark's Feed Store, breakfast on Sunday, and usual amenities. Bounties still available for infantry and cavalry! Registration is just $5 at www.brandenburgreenactment.com

06/21/2022

Just a few days left to fill out your registration for the Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment.
The American Duchess Riverboat will be in town all day Saturday. Concerts planned to Saturday evening.
Food trucks on site. Registration includes a dinner on Saturday catered by Mark's Feed Store, breakfast on Sunday, and usual amenities. Bounties still available for infantry and cavalry! Registration is just $5 at www.brandenburgreenactment.com

06/21/2022

Plan now to attend the Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment Saturday, July 9th

10 a.m. Cannon Demonstration
2 p.m. Raid on Main Street
6 p.m. Cull Hollow Concert
8 p.m. Fresh Cut Grass
10 p.m. Night firing of cannon
Food Trucks onsite!
🎶FREE LIVE MUSIC🎶 provided by The Meade Co. Arts Council
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Timeline photos 06/17/2022

We’re excited to have The Kentucky Home Guard Band playing during the Main Street Raid. Come out and listen to the band on July 9th starting at 1:45 and stay for the always entertaining Raid!
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06/14/2022

Flag Day is the perfect opportunity to fill out your registration for the Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment.
The American Duchess Riverboat will be in town all day Saturday. Concerts planned to Saturday evening.
Food trucks on site. Registration includes a dinner on Saturday catered by Mark's Feed Store, breakfast on Sunday, and usual amenities. Bounties still available for infantry and cavalry! Registration is just $5 at www.brandenburgreenactment.com

Photos from Brandenburg Civil War Reenactment's post 06/12/2022

It’s your lucky weekend! We are able still accept t-shirt orders through Sunday! Pre-order now to make sure you get your one of a kind t-shirt in the color and size you want! The website may still list the last day as June 10th but orders will still be accepted through June 12th. Available in navy and grey! You can have them shipped or pick it up at the reenactment!
https://www.brandenburgreenactment.com/online-store

06/11/2022

It’s your lucky weekend! We are able still accept t-shirt orders through Sunday! Pre-order now to make sure you get your one of a kind t-shirt in the color and size you want! The website may still list the last day as June 10th but orders will still be accepted through June 12th. Available in navy and grey! You can have them shipped or pick it up at the reenactment!
https://www.brandenburgreenactment.com/online-store

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146 Water Street
Brandenburg, KY
40108

General information

Our next reenactment will be July 12-13 2014. Check out our website at www.brandenburgreeanctment.com
Hope to see you there!!!

Opening Hours

Saturday 9am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 3:30pm

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