ANAHEIM, CALIF. (February 28, 2009) St. Catherine’s Military Academy will host its 11th Annual Civil War Educational Weekend on February 28 & March 1, 2009 at the school’s campus in Anaheim. Over 200 professional re-enactors will stage famous battles and recreate life during the Civil War. Attendees will have the chance to tour Confederate and Union encampments, visit the Sutler’s marketplace, and taste “hardtack.” President Lincoln will deliver the Gettysburg Address and Generals Grant and Lee will act out the surrender at Appomattox.
A key portion of the reenactment is the New Market Skirmish, in which cadets from Virginia Military Institute joined the Confederate troops. While only professional re-enactors participate in the battles, the SCMA cadets participate in a memorial ceremony honoring the fallen VMI cadets.
Students from schools in Orange and Los Angeles counties, as well as the general public, are invited to attend the event. St. Catherine's Military Academy provides lesson plans, a historical scavenger hunt, and classroom presentations to interested schools and children’s groups. Educational resources, event information, and video from previous years can be found at http://www.stcatherinesmilitaryacademy.org/events/civilwar.aspx. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for students and seniors. Gates open at 9:30 a.m.
St. Catherine’s Military Academy, founded in 1889 by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, is a Catholic preparatory elementary school for boys in grades Kindergarten to 8th grade. St. Catherine’s challenging and enriching program, which includes small class sizes, spiritual development, military emphasis on leadership and courtesy, athletics, music and advanced technology, prepares students for positive and successful years in high school, college, and adulthood. The school offers both day and boarding opportunities.
For additional information about the event or St. Catherine’s Military Academy contact Director of Advancement/Marketing at 714-772-1363 or email development@stcatherinesmilitary.com
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