SESQUICENTENNIAL EVENTS

BRANDY STATION

June 7-8, 10AM-4PM: The Civil War History Mobile will be at the Graffiti House on Friday June 7 and Saturday June 8 from 10-4 each day. This expandable 53-foot tractor trailer contains a high-tech immersive experience detailing Virginia’s incomparable place in Civil War history. It shares a unique interactive experience, as visitors are invited to look into the lives of real people- young and old, enslaved and free, soldiers and civilians. Read letters and hear conversations from those looking to flee to freedom, watch a film that examines Virginia's decision to secede, then explore the impact of the War that ended slavery. The Civil War History Mobile was designed through a partnership between the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission, the Virginia Historical Society, and the Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania National Battlefields Park. The History Mobile is also supported by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and the Virginia Tourism Corporation.

Saturday, June 8, 2013 Mega Walking Tour of Fleetwood Hill on the Brandy Station Battlefield 9AM-Noon Meet at the interpretative markers on Fleetwood Heights Road across from the fire department fairgrounds in Brandy Station (From US 29 South, turn right on Alanthus Road, and first right on Fleetwood Heights Road). No charge. Led by Joe McKinney. Reservations not required but appreciated: 540-219-7478 or email director@brandystationfoundation.com The first 25 Mega tour attendees who make reservations will receive a free print (see poster for details).

Saturday, June 8, 10AM-4PM Graffiti House (19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station)   Graffiti House is open with outside exhibitions including a hospital tent; Bob  Rees  displaying 150^th Civil War commemorative stamps; Ron Cleveland with a gun that was at the Battle of Brandy Station;  re-enactor from Company I of the 59th Virginia Infantry Regiment with a blanket display (all the gear he would carry on a blanket);  a Confederate private; and Kennedy's Historic Weapons Display.

12:30 -1:30 PM  Civil War music by Evergreen Shade

1:30 - 2:30 PM  “Remembrances of the Battle of Brandy Station” performed by The Mosby Players

2:30-3:30 PM      Monte Akers will discuss and sign copies of his book: "Year of Glory: The Life and Battles of Jeb Stuart and His Cavalry, June 1862-June 1863"

Sunday, June 9 9:30 AM Commemorative service in conjunction with Christ Episcopal Church of Brandy Station at the St. James church site on the Brandy Station Battlefield. Service led by Rev. Peter Way. Music by the Cabin Raiders Period dress welcome. Please see poster