Annual Civil War Reenactment, June 22 23

DELHI — Mark your calendars and plan on a visit to the Delaware County Historical Association (DCHA) over the weekend of June 22 and 23. Please join us then in celebrating the return of the 144th New York State Volunteers as they form together once more to recognize, remember and reenact three battles of the Civil War.

The 144th Regiment was the largest and best known regiment mustered in Delaware County during the Civil War, composed almost entirely of Delaware County residents. The regiment was formed during the summer of 1862 and was stationed at different locations throughout the war. The bloodiest battle in which it was involved was fought in South Carolina at the end of 1864 – Honey Hill.

Co-hosted by DCHA and the 144th New York Reenactment Group, the weekend events will include: three Civil War battlefield reenactments, living history demonstrations, cannon fire, kids’ drills, military surgeon, blacksmith, and more. Participants will include re-enactors representing both Union and Confederate troops, some of the latter traveling to Delaware County from former Confederate States.

The event takes place at the Delaware County Historical Association on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and June 23. Lunch available on both Saturday and Sunday.

Admission: Adults $10.00; Military (retired or active) $5.00; Children 12 and under free. Lunch available on both Saturday and Sunday.

For more information, please call DCHA at (607) 746-3849; email: dchadelhi@gmail.com; website: www.dcha-ny.org.

DCHA is located at 46549 State Hwy. 10, Delhi, NY. We are 2.5 miles north of the village of Delhi.