The Civil War Ball- A Virtual Tour

Civil War Week- A Virtual Tour

The Purposes• To simulate life during this important

time in American history• To recognize the importance of the

conflict• To showcase a wide variety of student

talent• To recognize student achievement

throughout the unit• To have a wonderful and memorable

experience!

The Encampment

• Tuesday, May 15th, 6-10:00pm

• Small groups travel the school hearing Civil War re-enactors in 10 minute chunks.

• Cannons fire!

• Gettysburg ghost stories will be told!

You can have your cake…

…and chicken, dumplings,beans, cornbread, punch, and other stuff too!

…Then groups travel the building to see……

Student Re-enactors!

Then cannons and nighttime ghost stories on the hill!

THE BALL- Friday,May18th 6-9:00 pm

Pre –Ball Music

Pre Ball Music

Just hanging out

Drumming in the hostesses and escorts

Seating the hostessesSeating the Hostesses

Getting set for the Grand March…

The Grand March…

Watch for the sword’s cue to bow!

Think you can just waltz in and do this?

Sullivan Ballou Letter

Reel-y good time!

…Really!

Drill team marching in…

…and showing how to fight.

The Play: “Even Trade”

Featuring acting, instruments,

Beautiful Brigade song during play.

Rose Layers at Gettysburg and DC!

Socializing, pictures, food, drink…

…and restaurants afterwards, for many of you!

You’ll have a GOOD time…

…Honest!!

COSTUMES?????

Enchanted Evenings (Westlake)- 835-3080

Chelsea’s (Cleveland/Lakewood)- 216-226-9147