Annual reenactment this weekend

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The 27th Annual Bill Anthony Memorial Battles for the Armory will be fought on Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10 in Tallassee. There will be numerous demonstrations of life in the 1860s including a blacksmith, field hospital, artillery firing, soldier campsites and more.

Gates open at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday for the general public to shop the many sutler tents (period vendors) as well as modern vendors. A lady’s tea begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Anthony Barn. The period ball will also be at the barn on Saturday night at 7. Activities at the tea will include a skillet toss contest. Period dress is required for each event. There will also be a period church service at 11 a.m. on Sunday at the barn.

Tours of soldier encampments will be conducted up until battle time a 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Battle of Chehaw will be fought on Saturday and the Battle of Franklin on Sunday. There will be hundreds of Civil War reenactors on the battlefield each day and numerous cavalry and artillery.

A salute to America’s Veterans will be observed at the end of each battle. The general public is invited to attend each day’s activities. Admission is $10.

Gibson’s View Plantation is located on Elmore County Road 4 (Rifle Range Road) about two miles south of Tallassee. Seating will be provided for the battles but limited. Bringing a lawn chair is suggested.