Reenactment at Fort Pocahontas is June 2-3

By Community Member | April 22, 2018 8:13 pm

The 21st annual Civil War reenactment at Fort Pocahontas will take place on June 2-3 in Charles City.

Celebrating the 154th anniversary of the action of Wilson’s Wharf, the grounds will have live history and battle reenactments from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on June 2 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on June 3, located at 13150 Sturgeon Point Road, Charles City.

Other activities planned are the firing of an 1841 eight-inch mortar and a meet-and-greet with mounted cavalry. Self-guided tours of the fort and camps are also available as well as a scavenger hunt, military recruiting and drilling, and selling of reproductions of Civil War-era merchandise and clothing.

Cost is $10/adult and $8/per student with discounts for groups of ten or more. Charles City residents are admitted free with valid ID.