| October 8, 2026, 7:30 pm |
Experience a piece of America's history. You can relive the year 1861, when the First
Land Battle of the Civil War was fought. Re-enactors will highlight important moments in the history that gives Philippi
its historical significance. Confederate and Union troops will erect campsites which the public is invited to visit.
Other activities during the weekend include artillery demonstrations, an amputation
re-enactment, live entertainment at the Courthouse Square Gazebo, a 5K Run,
a Quilt Show at The Garden Market, Courthouse tours,
Traditional crafts, and food vendors.
Friday is Walking History Day. Stations will introduce visitors to life in a
Civil War camp, history of Philippi's First Land Battle of the Civil War, camp cooking and games, soldiers' and
women's clothing during the war, Civil War era music, and more.
The re-enactment of the First Land Battle of the Civil War will take place at 2:00 pm on
Philippi's Main Street. During the day, a re-enactment of the historic Hanger amputation will take place in
Suttler Row on Main Street.
| Schedule of Events May 29 - May 31, 2026 | Friday May 29 |
|---|---|
PDF Version of Friday Schedule | |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Quilt Show - Eye of the Needle Guild (Garden Market) |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Museum Open |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Civil War Interactive Displays (Philippi Public Library) |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Living History with General Grant & Abraham Lincoln |
| 11:00 am - 9:00 pm | Food Court & Crafters Open |
| 11:00 am - 9:00 pm | Reenactors Registration (Info Tent at Courthouse) |
| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Camps Open to the Public |
| 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Bounce Houses Open |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Jim Snyder Concert (Gazebo) |
| 6:00 pm | Parade line-up (Wabash Ave) |
| 7:00 pm | Blue and Gray Parade on Main Street |
| 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Electric Blue Concert (Gazebo) |
Saturday May 30 | |
PDF Version of Saturday Schedule Part 1 PDF Version of Saturday Schedule Part 2 | |
| 7:00 am | Blue & Gray 5K Registration (Gazebo) |
| 7:30 am - 10:30 am | Blue & Gray Breakfast (Crim Um Church) |
| 8:30 am | Blue & Gray 5K Run Start (Gazebo) |
| 9:00 am - 4:30 pm | Hanger Amputation Interactive Display(Sutler Row) |
| 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Reenactors Registration (Info Tent at Courthouse) |
| 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Camps open to public |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Covered Bridge Open to Pedestrian Traffic |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Quilt Show - Eye of the Needle Guild (Garden Market) |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Museum Open |
| 10:00 am | Courthouse Tour (Courthouse) |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Civil War Interactive Displays (Philippi Public Library) |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Living History with General Grant & Abraham Lincoln |
| 11:00 am - 9:00 pm | Food Court & Crafters Open |
| 12:00 pm | Mountain Guard Militia Ceremony (Courthouse Square) |
| 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Bounce Houses Open |
| 1:00 pm | Courthouse Tour (Courthouse) |
| 2:00 pm | Skirmish Battle at the Covered Bridge |
| 3:00 pm | Blue and Gray Choir (Philippi Baptist Church) |
| 4:15 pm | Formation of West Virginia Presentation (Courtroom) |
| 5:00 pm | Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln (Gazebo) |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Live Music (Gazebo) |
| 5:30 pm | Reenactors Dinner (Taj Moe Hall) |
| 6:30 pm | Square Dance (Midtown on Main) |
| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Flashback Concert (Gazebo) |
| 9:30 pm | Night Battle (Covered Bridge area) |
Sunday May 31 | |
PDF Version of Sunday Schedule | |
| 9:00 am - 4:30 pm | Hanger Amputation Interactive Display(Sutler Row) |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Museum Open |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Food Court and Crafters Open |
| 10:00 am | Blue and Gray Paddle (Below Covered Bridge) |
| 10:00 am | 1861 Church Service (Gazebo) |
| 11:00 am | Battlefield Walking Tour (Courthouse Square) |
| 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Bounce Houses Open |
| 12:30 pm | Artillery Demonstration (Covered Bridge) |
| 2:00 pm | Reenactment of the First Land Battle of the Civil War (Covered Bridge through Main Street) |
| After the battle | Hanger Amputation Reenactment (Sutler Row) |
| 3:00 pm | Camps Closed until next Year |
2026 Blue and Gray Reunion May 29 thru May 31 -- Battle May 31st | |
