250th Camp Union Anniversary Events

Name: 250th Camp Union Anniversary Events
Start: 2024-09-28T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-29T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 934 Jefferson St N, Lewisburg, WV 24901, United States

Schedule

Sat Sep 28 2024 at 10:00 am to Sun Sep 29 2024 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

934 Jefferson St N, Lewisburg, WV 24901, United States | Lewisburg, WV

Discover the rich early history of Lewisburg at the Camp Union Anniversary Weekend. This special event features engaging living history re-enactments, a brand-new exhibit on Camp Union and Lord Dunmore’s War, and a keynote lecture by Alan Gutchess, Director of the Fort Pitt Museum discussing the Native American and Settler perspectives of Lord Dunmore's War.
Event Schedule
We’ve planned a weekend full of activities that will immerse you in the rich history of Camp Union and Lord Dunmore’s War. Here’s what you can expect:
Friday, September 27, 2024
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Greenbrier County 8th Grade Student Visits
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: The North House Museum is open for house tours. Walking tours must be scheduled in advance.
Saturday, September 28, 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Public Living History Reenactments : Eighteenth Century Surveyors, Fife and Drum Musicians, Militia Reenactors, and more.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Camp Union Traveling Exhibit at the Barracks
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: The North House Museum is open for tours. Walking tours must be scheduled in advance.
Sunday, September 29, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Living History Reenactments & Exhibit
2:00 PM: Keynote Lecture by Alan Gutchess, Director of the Fort Pitt Museum, at Carnegie Hall
3:30 PM: Reception at North House Museum
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into Lewisburg's early history and gain a deeper understanding of the significant events that shaped our region. All events are free.
This project is presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Humanities Council, the official state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations do not necessarily represent those of the West Virginia Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities.