Each November, The Re-enactment of The Battle of Secessionville is the featured centerpiece of Living History Weekend at Boone Hall Plantation. Hundreds of re-enactors relive that day that occurred 145 years ago — June 16, 1862 — when Confederate soldiers at Fort Lamar on James Island kept Charleston from being seized by Union forces. Despite being outnumbered by Union soldiers by more than 2-to-1, Confederate forces were able to prevail in this critical battle during the Civil War. The win marked the last time the Federal Army would attempt to capture Charleston by land.
The name Secessionville did not come from the secession of South Carolina, but for an earlier attempt of some plantation owners to rebel.

The Battle of Secessionville re-enactment, serves to remind visitors about this pivotal battle and to honor the lives lost.
Proceeds from the battle re-enactment go to preservation efforts for the H.L. Hunley submarine and other projects initiated by the Confederate Heritage Trust.

Living History Weekend is also known as a fun and educational experience for families as Boone Hall Plantation is transformed into the color and lifestyle of the antebellum era.

TICKETS TO THE RE-ENACTMENT ARE REGULAR ADMISSION PRICES TO BOONE HALL PLANTATION
Regular Adult Admission - $17.50

Seniors - Military - AAA   $15.00
Children 6-12                    $7.50
Children Under 6 Admitted FREE With Accompanying Adult

        Schedule of Events

Friday, November 13, 2009

9am-3pm   School Day Presentation

 

Saturday, November 14, 2009

 

8:30 am      Parade / Colors

9:00 am      Infantry Drill – Drill Field

9am-Noon  Black Confederate – Oak Tree

9:30 am      Medical Presentation – Confederate Camp

10:00 am    Provost Presentation – Oak Tree

10:00 am    Officers Call – Fort Lamar

10:30 am    Infantry Demonstration – Oak Tree

11:00 am    Confederate Army stacks arms on Sutler Row

 

11:30 am    2:00 pm – Black Oak Ladies Feed the Troops

12:30 pm    Confederate Army leaves Sutler Row

12:30 pm    Federal Army leaves Camp for Sutler Row

12:30 pm    Ladies Dress Presentation – Wall in front of mansion

1:30 pm      Weapons inspection – Confederate Camp

2:00 pm      Federal Army falls in for Weapons Inspection – Sutler Row

3:00 pm     Battle of Secessionville

4:00 pm     Armies pass in Review - Battlefield

6:00 pm     Camps close to public

 

Sunday, November 15, 2009

 

8:30 am      Parade / Colors / Change of Command Ceremony

9am-Noon  Black Confederate – Oak Tree

9:30 am      Medical Presentation – Confederate Camp

10:00 am    Provost Demonstration – Oak Tree

10:30 am    Infantry Demonstration – Oak Tree

11:00 am    Church Services – Front Porch of Mansion

11:00 am    Ladies Dress Presentation – Oak Tree

12:30 pm    Federal Army Weapons Inspection - Avenue Of Oaks

12:30 pm    Weapons Inspection – Confederate Camp

2:00 pm     Battle of Secessionville

3:00 pm     Armies pass in Review - Battlefield