The largest Civil War re-enactment ever held in Mississippi. The two battles re-enacted will be the Battle of Raymond and the Battle of Champion Hill. Activities include hand-shearing sheep, cleaning and spinning wool, dyeing yarn, making quilts, and sewing. Displays of antique and reproduction clothing and quilts included. Features a parade, live entertainment, tour of homes, art show, antique car and collector show, craft show, kiddie rides and games, evening street dances, and food vendors.
Musicians come from all around to jam.
Includes children's games, antique engine and tractor show, storytelling, and nature walks. Children of all ages are the focus of this fantastic day in Newport News Regional Park filled with hands-on activities, rides, food, and exhibits. Food, a variety of live music, arts and crafts, kid's area, a silent auction, and more are all part of this riverside event to raise money for Friends of the Cheat. If you like what you see of our magazine, but don't get it supplied with your local newspaper, simply call, write, or e-mail your publisher and suggest they carry us every week. It will make a difference.