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Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
State Park Information
State Park Overview
Nestled on the rim of the Gauley River Canyon - Summersville, West Virginia, Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is an important Civil War battle site.
Trails
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield is an official Civil War Discovery Trail site.
The Civil War Discovery Trail links more than 300 sites in 16 states to inspire and to teach the story of the Civil War and its haunting impact on America. The Trail - initiative of the Civil War Trust -llows visitors to explore battlefields, historic homes, railroad stations, cemeteries, parks and other destinations that bring history to life. For more information on the Civil War Discovery Trail and other programs of The Civil War Trust,call 1-800-CWTRUST.
History of the Area
More Info
Gauley River. National Recreation Area National Park Service U. S. Department of the Interior. Gauley Orientation. Visitor Centers | Camping | Fishing | Take a Hike. Visitor Centers. The US Army...Welcome Nestled on the rim of the Gauley River Canyon - Summersville, West Virginia, Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is an important Civil War battle site. On September 10, 1861 Union...
Area Attractions
September 1021, 2005
Civil War Weekend
Reenactment of 1861 Battle of Carnifex Ferry. Also, various living history demonstrations depicting civil war military life. Civil war memorabilia and souvenirs for sale.
Every other year in September, the Battle of Carnifext Ferry is reenacted on the same ground as the original conflict. This reenactment is hosted by Co. A, of the 36th Virginia Infantry, West Virginias oldest and most authentic living history organization. The event attracts hundreds of the countrys best Civil War reenactors from several states and has been heralded as one of the finest small reenactments in the eastern United States.
The two day event includes various living history demonstrations such as camp life, military drill and
a reenactment of the Federal assault on the center of the Confederate line.
Visitors to the park are encouraged to enter the camps and interact with the reenactors prior to the battle reenactment. In fact, walking tours, led by one of the reenactors -re given each day.
Saturday, September 10th, 2005
900 a.m.Camps open to the public. Living history activities begin and continue throughout the day. Museum opens until 5 p.m.1000 a.m.Military drill demonstrationsNoonWalking tours of the camps100 p.m.Walking tours of the camps200 p.m.Walking tours of the camps300 p.m.Walking tours of the camps
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park