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Step back in time and experience the thunder and tension of a nation divided at Old Cowtown Museum during the Civil War Reenactment on April 18th and 19th. The streets and fields of Cowtown come alive as Union and Confederate soldiers drill, march, and clash in demonstrations. Hear the crack of musketry and roar of artillery in action. Between reenactments, visitors can explore historically authentic camps, speak with reenactors about life as a soldier or individual at a time of uncertainty in the nation. Visitors will learn about the Civil War in Kansas and the impact of the conflict on the state. This immersive weekend offers engaging educational programming for families, history enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the Civil War and life in the 1860s. Join us at Old Cowtown and experience history around one of the most researched and discussed time periods as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States as a nation.
Special Event Admission Rates Apply. No advanced tickets needed, admission can be paid at the Visitor Center upon arrival.
• Adults: $15
• Seniors: $13
• Youth: $8
• Members: $5
• Kids 4 and under: Free
Each day the event begins at 10am and ends at 5pm, last admission is at 4pm.
This program is sponsored in part by the State of Kansas through the Kansas Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. Old Cowtown Museum is owned and operated by the City of Wichita and supported in part by Historic Wichita Cowtown, Inc.
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1865 W Museum Blvd, Wichita, KS, United States, Kansas 67203
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