Mystic Seaport to Host Civil War Naval Reenactors

Connecticut’s first ever Civil War Naval Encampment will be stationed at the Mystic Seaport this June.  

From June 1 to 2, more than 150 uniformed re enactors will camp out and conduct artillery demonstrations and drills, march in full dress and visitors will be able to talk to them about life in the Union Navy as it was 150 years ago.  

“This Mystic Seaport encampment is a one-of-a-kind event that will help everyone learn about the role of Union ships and Union sailors in winning the war by blockading the South and carrying out naval operations,” said Matt Warhausauer, a history professor at Central Connecticut State University to Connecituctplus.com  

“We all know about the great land battles of the Civil War, like Gettysburg and Antietam,” said Warshauer. “But not many people know how the Union Navy helped win the war. And there are some great stories to hear.”  

According to the report, “The reenactors come from all over the East Coast, representing the U.S. Naval Landing Party, the Tidewater Maritime Living History Association, the USS Lehigh, the USS Port Royal Marine Guard, the 8th, 11th, and 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, and the Connecticut 2nd Heavy and Light artilleries.”  

Museum admission is require to watch the encampment activities, which will take place  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.