The Civil War day Camp is a wonderful one-day opportunity for children from ages 8 to 13 to be transported to the early 1860’s and “learn some really cool stuff about life and how to survive during the Civil War.”

This includes:

• Experiencing the living conditions of the time
• How the armies communicated
• How armies marched in formation
• What soldiers cooked
• And more!

Each boy and girl will be given the name of a soldier who actually fought in the Civil War and adopts their persona for the day.

This hands-on-learning experience is the brainchild of Frank Niederwerfer, a 20-year member of the 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Company G Reenactment unit. This is the third year the historical, educational, and fun camp is being held at the farm.

Helping Frank in delivering this program are members of the Alden Skinner Camp #45 of the Sons of Union Veterans in Rockville, 14th Connecticut Reenacting members, and volunteer help from New England Civil War Museum.

Register at https://www.strongfamilyfarm.org/civil-war-day-camp/

On the day of the event: Please bring 1 blanket suitable for use as a bedroll and a bag lunch. Please wear long pants and suitable footwear (shoes or sneakers). No sandals of any kind.

Each participant will receive a commemorative bandana. Water will be provided.