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

SATURDAY NOV. 8, 2008
9AM – Gates Open
9AM –  Infantry Drill – Drill Field
9AM – Noon – Black Confederate – Oak tree
9:30AM – Medical Presentation – Confederate Camp
10AM – Provost Presentation
10AM – Officers call
11AM – Confederate Army stacks arms on Sutler Row
11AM – Military Presentation – Calvary-Artillery-Infantry—Drill Field
12:30PM –Federal Army leaves camp for Sutler Row
1:30PM – Confederate Army falls in for weapon inspection
2PM - Federal Army falls in for weapon inspection
2PM – Quilting Presentation – Oak Tree

2:30PM – Victorian Dress Presentation – Wall in front of mansion
3PM – Battle Of Secessionville – Battlefield
6PM – Camp closes to public

SUNDAY NOV. 9, 2008
9AM – Gates Open
9AM – Quilting Demonstration – Oak Tree
9:30AM – Drill - Drill Field
9:30AM – Medical Presentation – Confederate Camp
10AM – Provost Presentation – Oak Tree
11AM – Church Service – Front porch of mansion
11AM – Ladies Day Dress Presentation – Oak Tree
12:30PM – Federal Army falls in on Avenue Of Oaks for weapons inspection
2PM – Battle Of Secessionville – Battlefield
3PM – Armies pass in review - Battlefield