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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20231104T170000
DTSTAMP:20261011T150517
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SUMMARY:The Battle of Honey Springs Civil War Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:Honey Springs Battlefield near Checotah will host biennial demonstrations of the Civil War Battle of Honey Springs on Saturday\, November 4\, and Sunday\, November 5. \nOn both days\, special living history stations will open at 10 a.m.\, and the Battle of Honey Springs Civil War demonstrations will take place at 1 p.m. Visitors will see military drills\, demonstrations\, and living history programs while also getting the chance to tour Confederate\, Union\, and civilian camps\, and explore “Sutlers’ Row\,” featuring vendors selling 19th-century reproduction military equipment\, clothes\, books\, and souvenirs. Tickets are $10 for anyone over the age of 12. Children ages 12 and under are free. \nThe Battle of Honey Springs\, which took place on July 17\, 1863\, was the largest Civil War battle to occur in Indian Territory and on Muscogee (Creek) lands. Also remembered as the most ethnically diverse battle in the Civil War\, the Battle of Honey Springs was fought by Indigenous\, Black\, and white soldiers. The tribal nations of the Muscogee\, Cherokee\, and Seminole divided\, joining both the Union and Confederate armies. Of the 9\,000 who fought\, approximately 200 total casualties were suffered. After a decisive Union victory\, Confederates lost control of Indian Territory north of the Arkansas River. The Union victory also ensured Federal control of Fort Gibson in Indian Territory and Fort Smith in Arkansas. \nFor more information call 918-617-7125 or email honeysprings@history.ok.gov. \nHoney Springs Battlefield is located east of US Highway 69 between Oktaha and Rentiesville. The Visitor Center is located on a hill near the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame in Rentiesville. Take the second left after reaching the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame Museum (driving from the west). \n \n
URL:https://www.okhistory.org/calendar/event/the-battle-of-honey-springs-civil-war-demonstrations/2023-11-04/
LOCATION:Honey Springs Battlefield\, 423159 E 1030 Road\, Checotah\, OK\, 74426\, United States
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CATEGORIES:Demonstration,Education,Family,Living history
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