Events

Ellwood Manor
 
Support the Friends and enrich your knowledge of Ellwood and Wilderness 
Battlefield by participating in one of the events conducted throughout the year.
Events and activities are free unless otherwise noted. Ellwood Manor is open
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Details for specific events will be
posted as they develop.
Schedule for 2012  
March 31: Annual Park Day
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 Location: Wilderness, Virginia
For more information: Click here.
Description: The Friends of Wilderness Battlefield join the Civil War Trust for "clean up and special projects" on Wilderness Battlefield.
 
April 28: Ellwood Manor Opens for the Season
Location: Wilderness, Virginia Par ::;:
For more information and hours of operation: www.fowb.org
Description: Ellwood Manor, circa 1790, Confederate hospital after Battle of Chancellorsville and General G .K. Warren's headquarters during the Battle of the Wilderness opens for the 2012 season.  
 
April 28, July 21, October 15:
Medical historian John Pelletier at Ellwood Manor 11a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Location: Wilderness, Virginia
For more information: www.fowb.org
Description: In period attire, John Pelletier provides an informative presentation on medicine, treatments and surgical practices of the Civil War.
 
May 5: FoWB Annual Dinner/Auction 6p.m. - 9p.m.
Location: Germanna Technology Center, Culpeper, Virginia
For more information: www.fowb.org or m16439@aol.com
Description: Annual fundraising event 
  
May 6: Commemoration of 148th Anniversary of the Battle of the Wilderness
Location: Ellwood Manor at Wilderness, Virginia
For more information: www.fowb.org 
Description: Living history to include demonstrations of the confederate camp life, union artillery and the 23rd United States Colored Troops
 
May 13: Mother's Day at Ellwood Manor 
Location: Ellwood Manor at Wilderness, Virginia
For more information: www.fowb.org 
Description: Readings of letters between soldiers and their families
 
May 26: Memorial Day Activities
Location: Ellwood Manor at Wilderness, Virginia
For more information: www.fowb.org
Description: To be determined
 
August 12: Commemoration of Lafayette's Breakfast
Location: Ellwood Manor at Wilderness, Virginia
For more information: www.fowb.org or melstner@aol.com
Description: This event commemorates Lafayette's return to the Wilderness August 15, 1825
 
September 30: Taming the Wilderness
Location: Ellwood Manor at Wilderness, Virginia
For more information: www.fowb.org or dalebrown@verizon.net
Description: An 18th century living history event with hands-on demonstrations of the late 18th and early 19th century building methods and domestic practices
  
December 15: 19th Century Christmas
Location: Ellwood Manor at Wilderness, Virginia
For more information: www.fowb.org or melstner@aol.com
Description: Ellwood Manor hosts an entertaining and educational visit with a 19th century Santa and tours of the seasonally decorated house. The event also features period music and readings.
  
 

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FoWB is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID 42-1689437.
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