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Several activities highlight Guyandotte Civil War Days 20th Anniversary

November 07, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

Here are some highlights from the schedule of events for the Guyandotte Civil War Days 20th Anniversary. Events are scheduled for round the Guyandotte neighborhood of Huntington.

Saturday, Nov. 7

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- Book sale at Guyandotte Public Library

9:30 to 10 a.m. -- Opening ceremonies at VFW

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- Camps will be open to the public

12:45 to 1 p.m. -- Merchant scenario

1 to 3 p.m. -- Civil War author Jack Dickinson signing his books including "Cooney Ricketts: Child of the Regiment"

1 to 1:45 p.m. -- Battle

2 p.m. -- Stan Clardy with Bobby Lee Opossum (special for the kids)

2 to 4 p.m. -- Madie Carroll House open for tours

3 p.m. -- Meet the Generals - Behind the Keenan House

6:30 to 10:30 p.m. -- Historic Guyandotte Walking Tour presented by Huntington Paranormal at the Guyandotte Branch Library, 203 Richmond St.

Sunday, Nov. 8

10 to 10:45 a.m. -- Memorial Service in front of VFW

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. -- Camps open to the public

11 a.m. -- Church service (across from the VFW)

Noon to 3 p.m. -- Book sale at Guyandotte Public Library

1 to 1:20 p.m. -- March soldiers out of town

1:30 p.m. -- Court Marshal scenario

2 to 2:45 p.m. -- Battle

3 p.m. -- Attempted burning of Carroll House