Usually, the few days before, re-enactors would be setting up. Please join us for historic lectures, battlefield tours, and become a Civil War soldier in the Life of the Soldier Program. Perryville, KY 40468 (859) 332-8631 I have been to this particular Kentucky state park twice now. This weekend marks 157 years since the Battle of Perryville was fought in the Civil War. On Oct. 5th & 6th, 2019 it’s your chance to see one of the most important battles fought in Kentucky, unfold at the 2019 Battle of Perryville – A National Civil War Re-enactment, at Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site. The annual reenactment of the Battle of Corydon when the local Homeguard tried to protect the community from … And no soldiers will be camped out bringing Civil War history to life during the annual Battle of Perryville Commemoration, which had been scheduled for Oct. 5-6. Welcome to The Perryville Civil War Battlefield Website. Encampments, Civil War musicians, museums open in entire town, food and crafts in downtown Perryville. 9:00am Gates open, Museum and Vendors open, Military Encampments and Living History open. This was an important battle and deserves a better presentation by the State of Kentucky. This weekend marks 157 years since the Battle of Perryville was fought in the Civil War. Tentative Event Schedule . 10:00am School of the Soldier – Sign up at Information Booth. Perryville Commemoration. The Perryville Battlefield park museum tells of the battle that was the South’s last serious attempt to gain possession of Kentucky. Perryville is just outside Danville and only about an hour from Lexington. 2019 Brooksville Raid Reenactment January 19 - 20, 2019 Brooksville, Florida The largest Civil War reenactment in Florida with over 1500 reenactors and their families, 28 cannons, 60 horses, and over 50 sutlers. On October 7, 1862, Maj. Gen. Don Carlos Buell's Army of the Ohio, in pursuit of Gen Braxton Bragg’s Army of Mississippi, approached the crossroads town of Perryville, Kentucky. Part of the reason for this is that the battlefield is remotely located, not near any major cities. The Battle of Perryville. The 157th Anniversary of the Battle of Perryville will be held at Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site. Demonstrations and living history all weekend. Perryville is wonderfully preserved. Saturday, October 5. What Boyle County might lose in property tax revenue from further expansion of Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site would be more than made up for by increased tourism from reenactments, park manager Joni … Re‑enactments on the grounds where the bloodiest battle of the Civil War in Kentucky was fought in 1862. Battle of Corydon Reenactment, Corydon, IN. Once on October 19, 2019 and once on September 10, 2012. And as the State of Kentucky owns the battlefield, they allow the annual reenactment to take place on the actual ground. Published 5:55 pm Wednesday, June 12, 2019. 1.9K likes. Perryville is the "Gettysburg Of The South" and if you're a history buff this is a "must experience" battlefield. We had a great discussion about the battle and he traced the battle on the large map. 2019 Battle of Perryville . There will be no sounds of cannons booming over the hills of Perryville Battlefield this weekend. Perryville became the site of the most destructive Civil War battle in the state which left more than 7,600 killed, wounded or missing. The majority of the ground is pretty much as it was during the battle. October 5-6, 2019. It’s the first time in nearly 50 years the commemoration will not […] Union forces skirmished with Confederates on the Springfield Pike before heavy fighting began on Peters Hill. Usually, the few days before, re-enactors would be setting up. The Battle of Perryville Reenactment on October 5-6, 2019 at the Perryville Battlefield in Perryville, Kentucky features Civil War battles, historical tours, living history encampments, ghost walks, a parade, street dancing, open fire cooking, picnics, a craft fair and flea market. The 157th Anniversary of the Battle of Perryville, Oct 5-6 2019 www.perryvillebattlefield.org/index.html Perryville KY Happening on the actual ground that the armies of North and South engaged to determine the destiny of Kentucky, this event features Civil War battles, historical tours, living history encampments, ghost walks, a parade, street dancing, open fire cooking, picnics, a craft fair and flea market. Joseph (originally from Brooklyn, NY) was excellent.