Saturday, October 25, 2025
Starts at 10:30 am.
Courthouse Square, Sandersville
Admission is free
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, reenactors will closely follow the historical movements of the troops Generals Sherman and Wheeler. Union troops will advance on West Church Street (Highway 24) from the West, and the Confederate troops will attempt resistance on the downtown Courthouse Square. The Union march will begin very early Saturday morning. The Courthouse Square battle will commence at approximately 10:30 am. Infantry, cavalry, and artillery will be represented. Be on the lookout for snipers!
It is very important for spectators to remain in the spectator line at all times. The troops are moving very quickly. While no ammunition is used, the guns and artillery are using gunpowder, so the area will be smoky and loud during the battle.
After the battle, a scavenger hunt will be held at the Old City Cemetery with food trucks available from 12:00-2:00.
Only permitted photographers will be admitted in the staging area.
West Church Street will be closed from 7:00 am until 12:00 am. Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes. West Church Street residents are invited to participate in the event by offering the troops light refreshments. If you would like to participate, place a Blue Ribbon in a conspicuous place to be seen by the troops. These are available from any local florist. Be prepared for the “bummers’, though, as they will be bringing their appetites!
Schedule of Events:
Thursday
2:00 pm- Brown House Museum, Genealogy and Old Jail Opens
5:00 pm – Brown House Museum, Genealogy and Old Jail Closes
Friday
9:00 am – Registration Opens
9:00 am – School Program begins @ Forest Grove
2:30 pm- School Program ends
4:00 pm- Shuttle starts transporting troops to camp on arms. There will be a shuttle every hour on the hour until 11:00 pm
8:00 pm- Officers Call @ Rawlings Plantation
10:00pm – Registration closes
Saturday
5:00 am Reveille
8:00 am- Shuttle to carry remaining troops to begin March into town of Sandersville. These troops will be dropped off at church in edge of town and join in when we stop at church before battle in town.
6:30 am- Battle begins as we fight our way into Sandersville.
~8:00 be at locations for scenarios (subject to change)
9:00 am- 9:20 am- 7 lbs. of Bacon Band begins playing at the Courthouse Square.
9:20 am – 9:40 am – McCullers Saving Courthouse Documents
9:40 am – 10:00 am – Frederick Douglas Speaks
10:15 am – Rider comes into town yelling the Yankees are coming
9:00-10:00 am- Opening ceremony at Courthouse Square (Men, Women and Children in Period Civilian Clothing encouraged to be at the Courthouse Square for interaction with spectators).
10:30 am- Battle of Sandersville
11:00 am – Newspaper Skit
11:00 am- Sherman takes control of Sandersville
11:00am – 1:00 pm Sherman and his staff occupy Brown House (remainder of troops CS & US return to Forest Grove Plantation)
12:00-2:00 Scavenger Hunt at Old City Cemetery.
FOOD TRUCKS AVAILABLE 12:00-2:00
1:00 – 4:00 -Rest/Relax/Fellowship/Sutlers
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Tour Home at Forest Grove
3:00 – Ladies Tea
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm -Tour Home at Forest Grove
5:00 pm – Camp Closes to Public
5:00-7:00 pm- Get ready for evening Ball with 7 Lbs. of Bacon Band (NOTE: There will be local people at this ball who would like to learn and participate in the dancing. Please help them in dancing and having a great time. PLEASE be on your best behavior and make a good impression for reenacting.
8:00-10:00pm- Evening Ball
Sunday
7:00 am – Reveille
9:00 am – Morning formation, Parade, and announcements, officers call after colors
10:00am- Camp opens to public
11:00am- Period Church Service
12:30 pm -1:00 pm – Tour Home at Forest Grove
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Tour Home at Forest Grove
1:00 pm- Fall in for Battle of Forest Grove Plantation (weapons should already be inspected prior to falling in by your 1st Sgt)
2:00pm- Battle of Forest Grove Plantation
4:00pm- Camp Closes – Thanks to everyone for your support and have a safe trip home.
