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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ….Press
Release.…
Civil War Infantry Weekend
October 11 (10am-5pm) and October 12 (2pm-5pm)
The staff of the Museum of the Waxhaws is proud to present
Civil War soldiers and civilians from the 35th Regiment, North
Carolina Troops, Company F. The
original Company F was drawn primarily from the residents of Union County. The members of this reactivated unit will be
available for 2 days providing demonstrations and answering questions. The soldiers and civilians will be camped
throughout the weekend and displaying the activities typical of camp life and
military drilling during the Civil War.
Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the Civil War.
 About the
Museum of the Waxhaws
Located
in Waxhaw, North Carolina and memorial to Andrew
Jackson, the museum's permanent exhibits are focused on the rich history of
the Waxhaws region.
Beginning with its Native American roots, the exhibits trace the
history of the region to the turn of the twentieth century. Particular
attention is given to Scots-Irish immigration and the rural life of
these early settlers in the Waxhaws.
In addition there are exhibits interpreting the American Revolution in
the region, as well as, exhibits on agriculture and important crops and the Civil War. The turn of the century
exhibit gives a unique look at the town of Waxhaw as it existed around 1900.
Website: http://museumofthewaxhaws.com/
Museum of the Waxhaws
Sharon Murrer
Director
Email: mwaxhaw@museumofthewaxhaws.com
Phone:
704-843-1832
Directions
Museum of the Waxhaws is located on Highway 75, ½ mile
east of Historic Downtown Waxhaw.
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