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, a little soldiers' battle, an amputation
re-enactment, live entertainment at the Courthouse Square Gazebo, a 5K Run, Pie and Cupcake Contest,
a Quilt Show at The Market Place, 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 June 1 - June 4, 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Thursday June 1 | |
| 8:00 am | Set-up and Health Inspections |
| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Entertainment at the Gazebo |
| 6:00 pm | Official Opening with Blue and Gray Choir (Gazebo) |
| 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Entertainment at the Gazebo |
| Friday June 2 | |
| 9:00 am - 9:00 pm | Crafts (Courthouse Square) |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 pm | Food Court (Courthouse Square) |
| All Day | Hanger Amputations thru out the day (Suttler Row) |
| All Day | Medical Demonstrations thru out the day (Suttler Row) |
| All Day | Barbour County Courthouse Tours thru out the day |
| 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Walking History |
| 9:00 am - Noon | Apple Butter by Silent Grove CEOS (Confederate Camp) |
| 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Barbour Grays (Confederate Camp) |
| 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Green Cap Forge Open |
| 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Lurtys Virginia Horse Artillery (Veterans Park) |
| 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | 1st Ohio Battery K (Blue and Gray Park) |
| Times Posted | Programs in the Courtroom in the Courthouse (Schedule Posted) |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | 1860s Childrens Toys (Public Library - 91 S Main St) |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Quilt Show - Eye of the Needle Guild (The Garden Market) |
| 12:00 Noon - 3:00 pm | General Grant in his Tent (Sutler Area) |
| 12:00 Noon | Silent Auction Items out (Courthouse Square) |
| 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Entertainment at the Gazebo |
| 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Reenactors Registration (beside Information Tent) / PDF Registration Form |
| 6:30 pm | Silent Auction Winners Announced (Courthouse Square) |
| 6:30 pm | Parade line-up (Main Street past Subway area) |
| 7:00 pm | Parade on Main Street |
| 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Entertainment at the Gazebo / Grant and Longstreet attend the Reunion |
| 8:00 pm | The Role of Commerce and the Railroad in the Formation of WV (Courtroom in Courthouse) |
| 10:00 pm | Night Fire - Lurtys Virginia Horse Artillery(Veterans Park) |
| Saturday June 3 | |
| 7:00 am | Belington Elementary 5k Run Registration (Gazebo) |
| 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Boy Scouts of America Information Trailer (Sutler Row) |
| 8:30 am | Belington Elementary 5K Run Start (Walnut Street behind the Gazebo) |
| 9:00 am - 9:00 pm | Crafts (Courthouse Square) |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 pm | Food Court (Courthouse Square) |
| All Day | Hanger Amputations thru out the day (Sutler Row) |
| All Day | Medical Demonstrations thru out the day (Sutler Row) |
| 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Camps open to public |
| 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Reenactors Registration (beside Information Tent) |
| 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Generals Grant and Longstreet attend the Reunion General Grant may be in his tent (Sutler Area) |
| 9:30 - 10:00 am | Bear Ware Memorial (Veterans Park) |
| 9:30 - 5:00 pm | Tours of the Barbour County Courthouse thru out the day |
| 10:00 am | Little Soldiers (ages 6-12) Registration (beside the Museum) |
| 10:00 am - Noon | Pie and Cupcake Contest entries accepted (Courthouse Square) |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | 1860s Childrens Toys (Public Library - 91 S Main St) |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Quilt Show - Eye of the Needle Guild (The Garden Market) |
| 10:30 am | Little Soldiers (ages 6-12) Battle (Covered Bridge Area) |
| 10:30 am | Ladys Tea (17 North - across from Courthouse)(Pre-registration required) PDF Registration Form |
| 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Entertainment at the Gazebo |
| 12:00 Noon | Commanders Meeting (Veterans Park) |
| 1:00 pm | Pie and Cupcake Contest Winners Announced (Courthouse Square) |
| 2:00 - 2:45 pm | Reenactors Skirmish at the Covered Bridge |
| 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Blue and Gray Choir (Baptist Church) |
| 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Entertainment at the Gazebo |
| 5:30 pm | Reenactors Dinner (Taj Moe Hall on Main Street)(Pre-registration Required) |
| 7:00 pm | Reenactors Social (Pre-registrtion Required) |
| 10:30 pm - 11:00 pm | Night Cannon Fire and Skirmish (Covered Bridge) |
| Sunday June 4 | |
| 8:00 am | Reveille |
| 9:00 am | Commanders Meeting (Veterans Park) |
| 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Crafts and Food Court (Courthouse Square) |
| 10:00 am | 1861 Church Service (Gazebo) |
| 3:00 pm | Camps Closed until next Year |
2024 Blue and Gray Reunion May 30 thru June 2 | |