THE 2nd BATTLE AT MOORE PARK

August 6th, 2008

The roar of Civil War canon and the report of muskets and pistols will fill the air at the Battle Of Moore Park this August 16th and 17th. Moore Park, on Lakeshore Drive, in Klamath Falls, is slipping back in time to the 1860's and the American Civil War, with full encampments of Northerns, Southerns and period Civilian camps right out of the history books. There will be period merchants, called, "Sutlers" setting up their tents and selling their wares to all. A horse camp will fill with period buggies and rigs and 1860's horse cavalry.

Two civil war battles will take place each day with Federal and Confederate units facing off against each other on Saturday at 11AM and 3PM, and again on Sunday at 11PM and again at 2PM. Living history events will taking place both days with 1860's period hospital demonstrations, infantry drills, (some set up for kids to try their skills at,) a Court Marshal and execution, a period mail call with letters from home that are read aloud to the public, some of these are very funny, while other letters touch the heart and bring a tear to the eye. There will be Southern and Northern military and even Civilian camps that visitors can walk through and see what life was like during the Civil War. Plus, several period merchants, or Sutlers as they were called then, will be setting up their tents for everyone to peruse and find unique items to purchase. On Sunday morning at 9:30AM there will be a Civil War period, nondenominational Church service that is open to all who come to the event. Also, you won't go hungry, the Doris Lyons Club will have Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and refreshments for sale both days of the event.

The Battle At Moore Park, is presented by the Cascade Civil War Society, a non-profit historical educational organization who's roots are based in Klamath Falls, Medford, Southern Oregon and Northern California. Civil War reenactors from Nevada, Northern Oregon, Washington and central California are expected to attend the event. Also members of the local Horse and Buggy Society will be in attendance.

The Gate opens to the public at 9PM on both days. Cost for the event is; $5 per adult, $4 for seniors and children (6 to 12), children under the age of 5 are free. There is a Family rate of $20 for immediate family members (Mom, Dad, brothers and sisters) of five or more. A portion of the money from the gate will be going to help support the City of Klamath Falls Parks Department. There will be a food vendor at the event.

As a bonus, on Saturday evening, the Park's gate's will reopen at 6:30PM to invite everyone for a FREE 1860's style dance. The dancing will start at 7PM and go till dark. Holly Fields will be giving step by step period dance instruction before each dance. These dances are fun and easy to learn and even someone with two left feet can learn and enjoy these dances from our American past. At the close of the dance, there will be a rare evening black powder night firing demonstration.

For more information on this event go to the Cascade Civil War Society's web page at www.ccws.us or email them at info.ccws.us.

The 2nd Battle At Moore Park! Don't Miss This Event! Brought to you in part by the Klamath Tourism Grant Fund.