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 149 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 historic flag preservation efforts 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 - $19.50 - Save $4.50 by using coupon

Seniors - Military - AAA    $15.00 -  coupon not applicable
Children 6-12                    $7.50 -  coupon not applicable
Children 5 and Under Admitted FREE With Accompanying Adult
GATES OPEN AT 9AM EACH DAY OF THE EVENT

    2011 Battle of Secessionville

           Schedule of Events

Friday, November 11, 2011

9:00 am - 3 pm School Day Presentation

9:00 pm   Officers Meeting at the Cotton Dock

Saturday, November 12, 2011

  7:00 am   Reveille

  8:30 am   Parade / Colors

  9:00 am   Infantry Drill – Drill Field

  9:00 am   Wartime Food Substitution Presentation – Oak Tree in the traffic circle

  9:30 am   Medical Presentation – Confederate Camp

10:00 am   Provost Presentation – Oak Tree in the traffic circle

10:30 am   Officers Call – Fort Lamar

10:30 am   Signal Flag Presentation – Oak Tree in the traffic circle

11:00 am   Confederate Army stacks arms on Sutler Row

11:00 am   Ladies Social – Cotton Dock (Re-enactors only)

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   Confederate Army falls in for 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

  4:00 pm   Medical Presentation – Confederate Camp

  6:00 pm   Camps close to public

  7:00 pm   Evening Entertainment / Ball at Cotton Dock (Re-enactors only)