Map for the 2012 “Hillsborough River Raid.”
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2012 & Sunday, October 7, 2012
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Cost: FREE and open to the public
Info: (813)744-5502; USS Fort Henry Website
What’s Doing?
Titled “Hillsborough River Raid,” this American Civil War (1861-65) living history event will focus on the military with Union and Confederate troops. The event will feature:
— Uniforms
— Arms of the era
— Military music
— Infantry and artillery drills
— A skirmish between the Blue and the Gray complete with cannon, rifle and pistol fire (2:30 p.m.)
Get the kids excited about our American history! Bring your camera, visit the camps and talk to the men about their equipment, visit the on-site museum, and ask questions. Some reenactors will be available to talk about the original raid.
Address:
Veterans Memorial Park
3602 North US Highway 301
Tampa, FL 33619
RELATED LINKS:
1. City of Gulfport’s 102nd Birthday Bash
2. FREE (Or Almost FREE) Crafts for Kids: October 2012
3. FREE (And Really Cheap) Family Movies Happening in October 2012
4. Check the WDTB Calendar to find more events taking place this weekend.
Images: USS Fort Henry Living History Unit
