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2025 Schedule of Events
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Jan. 10-12 |
*** CANCELED *** 2nd Annual Officers School of Instruction - Marbury, AL
GDRA Infantry, Artillery, and Cavalry. ALL RANKS are invited to attend. Army of the Deep South's School of Instruction will be held at the Confederate Memorial Park in Marbury, AL. The barracks will be open for us to use. Weekend activities will include classroom instruction. Need as many participants as possible. Contact Chris Burns (gatarheel75@gmail.com) for more information. |
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Jan. 25 |
Reenactor Leadership Conference - Knoxville, TN
FYI. Meeting to coordinate participation in national and large regional reenactments across reenactment groups in the U.S. All Commanders and Staff only are invited to attend this meeting and share ideas and provide input for Bentonville 160 and beyond. Meeting will be held at the Best Western Plus Cedar Bluff Hotel in Knoxville on Saturday starting at 9:00am. Sponsored by the Atlanta Campaign. Contact Earl Zeckman (ezeckman@bellsouth.net) for more information.
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Feb. 1 |
GDRA Board / Branch Meetings - Resaca, GA
GDRA All. Located at the Resaca City Hall, 330 Walker Street, Resaca, GA 30735 (just off I-75 exit #320). GDRA Board meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. Branch meetings will follow the Board meeting. NO PERIOD SHOES WITH METAL HEEL PLATES OR HOBNAILS! Contact Chief of Staff Kevin Roth (rothkevi@gmail.com) for more information. |
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Feb. 1 |
28th GA Company Meeting - Resaca, GA
28th GA event. Located at the Resaca City Hall, 330 Walker Street, Resaca, GA 30735 (just off I-75 exit #320). Meeting will start at 1:00 p.m. NO PERIOD SHOES WITH METAL HEEL PLATES OR HOBNAILS! Contact Darrel Wilson for more information.
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Feb. 1-2 |
Chickamauga Civil War Show - Dalton, GA
FYI. Located at the Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton, GA 30720. Hours are 9-5 on Saturday, 9-3 on Sunday. Admission is $12 for adults. |
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Feb. 14-16 |
Battle of Olustee Reenactment - Olustee, FL
FYI. Located at the Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park in Olustee, Florida. For more information, see www.battleofolustee.org. |
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Feb. 14-16 |
*** CANCELED *** Pickett's Mill Battlefield Living History - Dallas, GA
GDRA Infantry. US impression. Located at the Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site, 4432 Mt Tabor Church Rd, Dallas, GA 30157. Originally to be held at the Resaca Battlefield but was moved to the Pickett's Mill Battlefield. Representing the US 23rd Corps. Hardee Guard members will also be in attendance. The park will provide powder and primers. Camping Friday and Saturday nights. Contact Chris Burns (gatarheel75@gmail.com) for more information. |
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Feb. 21-23 |
160th Anniversary Battle of Aiken Reenactment - Aiken, SC
FYI. Located near the SC I-20 exit 18 (at Hwy. 19): 1210 Powell Pond Road, Aiken, SC 29201. Battles on Saturday at 11:30am and 2:30pm and on Sunday at 2:30pm. Period dance Saturday night at 7:00pm. For more information, see www.battleofaiken.com. |
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Feb. 28 |
GDRA Division Dues and Rosters Deadline
GDRA Unit Commanders. Last day to turn in the GDRA unit dues and rosters to the GDRA Treasurer. Contact Treasurer Joyce Toney for more information. |
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Mar. 1 |
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Drill - Dallas, GA
GDRA Infantry. US impression. Located at the Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site, 4432 Mt Tabor Church Rd, Dallas, GA 30157. Combined drill with the 125th Ohio on Saturday only at the wheat field. The park will provide powder, caps and lunch. Camping Friday and Saturday nights across from the cabin. Schedule for Saturday: 8-8:45am Check-in, 9am Weapons Inspection, 9:30am-Noon Drill, Noon-1pm Lunch, 1-3pm Drill, 3pm Dismissal. RSVP required. Contact Chris Burns (gatarheel75@gmail.com) or Doug Burnett (burn1031@bellsouth.net) for more information. |
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Mar. 1-2 |
Battle of Broxton Bridge Reenactment - Erhart, SC
GDRA Artillery & Cavalry. All GDRA are welcome. Activities will include trail riding and camping. Contact Heath Washington or Mike Brown (meb1862@aol.com) for more information. |
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Mar. 15-16 |
Battle of Manassas Reenactment - Manassas, GA
GDRA Cavalry. Located at Fort Wallace-Wood just off U. S. Highway 280 between Reidsville and Claxton. Contact Mike Brown (meb1862@aol.com) or event organizer Tommy Wallace at 912-557-6649 for more information. |
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Mar. 15-16 |
160th Anniversary Battle of Bentonville Reenactment - Four Oaks, NC
GDRA Infantry & Cavalry. Army of the Deep South under Gen. Hunter Poythress attending. Located at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, 5466 Harper House Road, Four Oaks, NC 27524. Battles Saturday and Sunday on the original battlefield. A-frames are discouraged and no civilians in military camps. Registration $30 until December 30, 2024; $35 until March 1, 2025; $40 US walk-ons; No CS walk-ons allowed. Artillery registration is closed. For more information, see their website at www.johnstoncountync.org/160th-bentonville-reenactment. |
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Mar. 28-30 |
Lemon House Marker Dedication - Acworth, GA
GDRA Infantry, Artillery & Cavalry. US impression. Dedication of two historic markers at the historic 2-acre Lemon House in Acworth, GA. Saturday living history with the arrival of Gen. Sherman at 2:00pm to be filmed. Camping Friday and Saturday nights. Sponsored by the Sons of Union Veterans and the Daughters of Union Veterans. Contact John McMahan for more information. |
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Apr. 4-6 |
160th Anniversary Siege of Blakeley Reenactment - Spanish Fort, AL
GDRA Infantry. US impression. Contact Chris Burns (gatarheel75@gmail.com) for registration information. |
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Apr. 5 |
Resaca Work Day - Resaca, GA
GDRA All. Report at 9:00 a.m. at the Registration area. Camping is allowed Fri & Sat. If you plan to camp, let Dennis Elmore or Jeff Thornton know. |
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Apr. 12 |
Marietta CSA Memorial Day Service - Marietta, GA
GDRA Field Music. All GDRA are welcome. CS impression. Located at the Marietta Confederate Cemetery. Hosted by the Kennesaw Chapter 241, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Ceremony on Saturday will be from 2:00-4:00pm. Rain date is Sunday, April 13th. Contact UDC President Barbara Gray (Gammiegray3@gmail.com) for more information. |
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Apr. 19 |
Resaca Work Day - Resaca, GA
GDRA All. Report at 9:00 a.m. at the Registration area. Camping is allowed Fri & Sat. If you plan to camp, let Dennis Elmore or Jeff Thornton know. |
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Apr. 26 |
Resaca Work Day - Resaca, GA
GDRA All. Report at 9:00 a.m. at the Registration area. Camping is allowed Fri & Sat. If you plan to camp, let Dennis Elmore or Jeff Thornton know. |
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Apr. 27 |
Resaca CSA Memorial Day Service - Resaca, GA
28th Georgia event. All GDRA are welcome. CS impression. Located at the Resaca Confederate Cemetery. Hosted by the Gen. Stand Watie SCV Camp. The service will start at 2:00pm but plan to be there at 1:00pm. Contact the 28th Georgia for more information. |
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May 2-4 |
Streight's Raid Battle Reenactment - Cedar Bluff, AL
GDRA All. Located at 135 AL-35, Cedar Bluff, AL 35959. Located on the actual surrender site of US Colonel Abel D. Streight to CSA General Nathan Bedford Forrest. The GDRA has been offered CSA Command. School Days/Living History is Friday. Battles on Saturday and Sunday start at 2:00pm CT. Period dance Saturday night. Contact Chris Burns (gatarheel75@gmail.com) for more information. |
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May 3-4 |
Resaca Work Weekend - Resaca, GA
GDRA All. Report at 9:00 a.m. at the Registration area. Camping is allowed Fri & Sat. If you plan to camp, let Dennis Elmore or Jeff Thornton know. |
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May 10 |
Resaca Work Day - Resaca, GA
GDRA All. Report at 9:00 a.m. at the Registration area. Camping is allowed Fri & Sat. If you plan to camp, let Dennis Elmore or Jeff Thornton know. |
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May 16-18 |
Battle of Resaca Reenactment - Resaca, GA
GDRA All. Infantry impression to be announced. Infantry to camp in the usual location in the CSA camp. For more information, go to www.georgiadivision.org/bor_main.html. |
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May 19 |
Resaca Site Cleanup - Resaca, GA
GDRA All - if needed. Meet at 9:00 a.m. on Monday at the Reenactment Site. Trash pick up only. |
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May 31-
June 1 |
Battle of Pickett's Mill Reenactment - Dallas, GA
GDRA Infantry, Artillery & Civilian. CS & US impressions. Located at the Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site, 4432 Mt. Tabor Church Road, Dallas, GA 30157. Welcome to camp Friday and Saturday night. Event hours are Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm; Battle at 2:00pm, and Sunday 9:00am to 2:00pm. Contact John Nash (jrnash@att.net) for more information.
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June 7-9 |
Battle of Brice's Crossroads Reenactment - Baldwyn, MS
GDRA Cavalry. GDRA has CS Cavalry command. Contact Mike Brown (meb1862@aol.com) for more information. |
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June 14 |
Green Meadows Living History - Marietta, GA
GDRA Infantry. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. US impression. Located at the Green Meadows Preserve, 3780 Dallas Hwy, Marietta, GA 30064. Saturday only. Infantry firing demonstrations and camp life. Schedule will be to arrive by 9:30am and finish at 3:00pm. Lunch will be provided. Contact Brad Shumpert (brad.shumpert@cobbcounty.org) for more information. |
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Aug. 2 |
GDRA Board / Branch Meetings - Sautee Nacoochee, GA
GDRA All. Located at the Hardman Farm State Historic Site, 143 GA-17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571. GDRA Board meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. Branch meetings to follow the Board meeting. All are welcome to camp at Jeff Thornton's house Friday and Saturday night. Contact Chief of Staff Kevin Roth (rothkevi@gmail.com) for more information. |
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Aug. 9-10 |
Southeastern Civil War & Antique Gun Show - Marietta, GA
FYI. Located at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, S.E., Marietta, GA 30060. Hours are Saturday: 9-5 and Sunday: 9-3. Admission is $8 for adults. For more info, visit www.ngrha.com. |
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Sep. 5-7 |
Battle of Tunnel Hill Reenactment - Tunnel Hill, GA
FYI. All GDRA are welcome. Details TBA. Contact Chris Burns (gatarheel75@gmail.com) for more information. |
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Sep. 5-7 |
Sequoyah Birthplace Living History - Vonore, TN
FYI. All GDRA are welcome. US TN (Lundberg) impression. Located at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, 576 Highway 360, Vonore, TN 37885. In conjuction with a Cherokee Powwow. No registration fee. Gave a pound of powder to each reenactor in 2024. Contact Chris Burns (gatarheel75@gmail.com) for more information. |
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Sep. 19-21 |
Battle of Hurricane Shoals Reenactment - Maysville, GA
GDRA Cavalry. Located at Hurricane Shoals Park, 416 Hurricane Shoals Road, Maysville, GA 30558. Contact Mike Brown (meb1862@aol.com) or call the park at (706) 367-6350 for more information. |
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Oct. 3-5 |
Battle of Allatoona Pass Reenactment - Cartersville, GA
GDRA Infantry, Artillery & Civilian. CS & US impressions. Located at the Allatoona Pass Battlefield State Historic Site, Old Allatoona Rd SE, Cartersville, GA 30121. Welcome to camp Friday and Saturday night. Event hours are Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm and Sunday 9:00am - 2:00pm. Battle on Saturday at 2:00pm. Contact John Nash (jrnash@att.net) for more information. |
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Oct. 17-19 |
Battle of Camp Wildcat Reenactment - East Bernstadt, KY
GDRA Cavalry. Located at the Camp Wildcat State Park, 475 Hazel Patch Road, East Bernstadt, Kentucky, which is at the base of Wildcat Mountain in Hazel Patch, Kentucky. Contact Mike Brown (meb1862@aol.com) or go to www.wildcatbattle.com for more information. |
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Oct. 18-19 |
Battle of Cedar Creek Reenactment - Winchester, VA
GDRA Cavalry. Located at 8437 Valley Pike Middletown, Virginia 22645. Contact Mike Brown (meb1862@aol.com) or go to https://ccbf.us/reenactment-information/ for more information. |
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Oct. 24-26 |
Occupation of Sandersville Reenactment - Sandersville, GA
GDRA Infantry. US impression. Located at 141 W. Haynes Street, Sandersville, GA 31082. Running battle for 6 miles starting at 5:00am and ending at 12:00pm noon with the taking of the town. Blue-Gray Masquerade Ball Saturday night. Contact Chris Burns (gatarheel75@gmail.com) for more information or go to www.occupationofsandersville.org. |
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Nov. 1-2 |
Battle of Irwinville Reenactment - Irwinville, GA
12th GA event. All GDRA Infantry are welcome to attend. The event has changed to a battle reenactment. Located at the Jefferson Davis State Historic Site, take I-75 to Exit 78. US impression both days. No school day on Friday but all are welcome to arrive on Friday to set up camp. There will be a Saturday night BBQ meal and Sunday breakfast. Museum will be open. Contact Jim Owens (12th GA) for more information. |
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Nov. 8-9 |
Battles for the Armory Reenactment - Tallassee, AL
GDRA Cavalry. All GDRA Infantry are welcome to attend. Located at 19359 Rifle Range Road, Tallassee, AL 36078. Col. Steve Lawler is the Artillery Branch contact for this event. For more information, contact Mike Brown (meb1862@aol.com) or go to https://www.tallasseearmoryguards.org/battles-for-the-armory. |
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Nov. TBD |
GDRA Board / Branch Meetings - Acworth, GA
GDRA All. Located at the Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Rd SE, Acworth, GA 30102. Enter on the side door. Parking is $5. Dress will be in uniform. GDRA Board meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. Branch meetings to follow the Board meeting. Contact Chief of Staff Kevin Roth (rothkevi@gmail.com) for more information. |
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Dec. TBD |
Christmas at the Cabin Living History - Acworth, GA
GDRA All. Located at the Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Rd SE, Acworth, GA 30102. Living history will be at the cabin behind the Visitor Center on Saturday from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Camp Friday and Saturday nights. Food may be provided on Saturday. Contact Chris Burns (gatarheel75@gmail.com) for more information. |
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Dec. 14-15 |
160th Anniversary Battle of Fort McAllister Reenactment - Richmond Hill, GA
5th MO/7th GA & 12th GA event. All GDRA Infantry invited to attend. Located at the Fort McAllister Historic State Park near Savannah, GA. Event includes a battlefield encampment along the Ogeechee River and skirmishing throughout the day on Saturday with the final battle culminating just before sundown at 4:45pm. The park will supply the firewood and blackpowder. Registration required - no walk-ons. Contact Park Ranger Autumn Pinault at 912-727-2339 for more information. |
Denotes Georgia Division MAXIMUM EFFORT events.
2026 Schedule of Events
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Events and dates are subject to change. |
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Feb. 7-8 |
Chickamauga Civil War Show - Dalton, GA
FYI. Located at the Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton, GA 30720. Hours are 9-5 on Saturday, 9-3 on Sunday. Admission is $12 for adults. |
Denotes Georgia Division MAXIMUM EFFORT events.
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