Hart County Civil War Days returns Sept. 11-13

The event will include activities at the historic battlefield, downtown Munfordville and other locations throughout the community.

Hart County Civil War Days returns Sept. 11-13
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MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. — Hart County Civil War Days returns Sept. 11-13 with a weekend of Civil War reenactments, historical programs, tours and other activities in Munfordville.

The event will include activities at the historic battlefield, downtown Munfordville and other locations throughout the community.

Here’s the schedule:

Friday, Sept. 11

8 a.m. — Camps open to the public
Battlefield, 812 Rush Island Bend Road

9 a.m. — Historical Museum opens
109 Main St., Munfordville

10 a.m. — School Days
Battlefield, 812 Rush Island Bend Road

4 p.m. — Coffee with Lincoln
Hart County Library, 500 E. Union St.

7:30 p.m. — Lantern Tours
Battlefield, 812 Rush Island Bend Road

Saturday, Sept. 12

7 a.m. — Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Munfordville Elementary School, 500 W. Union St.

8 a.m. — Historical Museum opens
109 Main St., Munfordville

8 a.m. — Vendors open to the public
Courthouse Square, 200 Main St.

10 a.m. — Civil War Days Parade
Downtown Munfordville

Noon — Ladies Tea
Battlefield, 812 Rush Island Bend Road

2 p.m. — Rowletts Station Battle Reenactment
Battlefield, 812 Rush Island Bend Road

7 p.m. — Blue Gray Ball
Battlefield, 812 Rush Island Bend Road

7:30 p.m. — Lantern Tours
Battlefield, 812 Rush Island Bend Road

Sunday, Sept. 13

10 a.m. — Church Service
Battlefield Pavilion

11 a.m. — Memorial Service
Robert Smith Monument, 824 Rush Island Bend Road

1 p.m. — Siege of Munfordville Reenactment
Battlefield, 812 Rush Island Bend Road

For questions about Hart County Civil War Days, call 270-524-0101.

Visitors looking for more information about Hart County and planning a trip can visit KY Getaway.


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