I received an email that might be of interest to some! If I wasn't already obligated to go somewhere else this weekend, this is where you would find me! Here is the information:
Please join the Westport Historical Society, the Battle of Westport Museum and the Kansas City Parks Department in presenting a day of living history on Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 10:00am until 5:00pm.
The event is presented as part of PARTY IN THE PARK and will be held on a portion of the Battle of Westport Civil War Battlefield located at 6601 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO.
Reenactors in military uniforms will fire cannons and guns, drill in formation, and make charges on horseback (horses present if weather permits). Take a walk through soldiers' encampment and see how they lived while they were fighting in the field. Sit around the campfire and hear the stories of the old days in Westport and the struggles of a Civil War. Visit with the town folk of Westport and listen to period music which will be presented throughout the day.
The Battle of Westport Museum will be open for viewing of the exhibits and two short films will be shown. Tours of the battlefield will be offered at 2:00pm and again at 4:00pm.
There is no charge, so bring the entire family and enjoy a day in the park. If you have questions, please call 913-648-0952 or email to westporthistorical @gmail.com
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