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Troops will take the battlefield at the Florida Agricultural Museum, 7900 Old Kings Road N., for a two-day Civil War reenactment this weekend, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16.
The Pellicer Creek Raid will involve a number of living history groups from around the southeastern United States. Participating groups representing the Confederate forces will include the 15th Alabama Company B, the 28th Georgia Company K, the 8th Florida Company C, the 2nd Florida Company B, the 3rd Florida Company E, the 10th Tennessee Cavalry, the Morton Light Artillery, and the Milton Light Artillery. The 3rd Rhode Island Artillery, the 17th Connecticut Infantry, 3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry, and the 20th Maine Volunteer Regiment will represent the Union forces.
Approximately 150 infantry and 25 cavalry troops will stage two battles. Battles will take place 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
When the participants are not fighting, their historic camps will be open to the public illustrating other aspects of military life circa 1864.
Only two major battles took place in Florida during the Civil War. However, there were many skirmishes between Union and Confederate troops, often over control of Florida's vast herds of cattle being driven north to feed the Southern armies.
A presentation entitled "The Civil War Along The St. Johns River, 1861-1865" will be given 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 15.
Admission is $8 and $6 for museum members. Children younger than 5 are free. Sensible shoes are strongly recommended.
Other events happening this weekend are:
Smashing Illiteracy Tennis Classic — 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Parkway. The Friends of Tennis presents an evening social to benefit the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. There will be a professional exhibition match, auction, food and wine. There will also be an all-skill-levels, round-robin tennis tournament with prizes awarded to the winners. Admission is $15. Call 986-2550.
Free Movie in the Park — dusk Friday, Oct. 14, at Central Park in Town Center. There will be a showing of “Casper.” Bring blankets, chairs, bug spray. Call 986-2323.
AACS 20th Anniversary Celebration — 6-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at the African American Cultural Center, 4422 N. US. 1. The celebration will open with a gala, dinner and dance Friday night. Cost is $65. Saturday will feature a family day in Central Park at Town Center with games, community entertainment, food and vendors. Call 447-7030.
Love for Alyssa Nature Walk Fundraiser — 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Flagler Beach Montessori School, 800 S. Daytona Ave., Flagler Beach. Walk in support of Love for Alyssa, a nonprofit to raise funds for 7-year old Alyssa Hagstrom. Cost is 20 per family. Visit www.loveforalyssa.com.
Munchkin Sports — 10 a.m. beginning Saturday, Oct. 15, at Belle Terre Park, 339 Parkview Drive. The city of Palm Coast’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a sports program for toddlers. Cost is $35 for the six-week program. Call 986-2323.
Oktoberfest 2011 — 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the VFW, 47 Old Kings Road N. There will be a German dinner followed by music and dancing. Tickets are $10 in advance and $11 at the door. Call 446-8696.
Salute To Women Veterans — 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at the VFW, 47 Old Kings Road. Tickets are $10, which includes a "Viennese dessert table". Call 445-7010.
For a full list of calendar events, click here.
