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This year's event is dedicated to the memory of the following Battle of Resaca supporters:
Kenneth "Bo" Medders
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Julia Baker
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Spectator Information
Admission:
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Adults:
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$5.00
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Children under 12 years of age:
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$2:00
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Infants:
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Free
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Event Parking:
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Free
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Parking:
Handicapped parking will be available.
Please keep in mind that the original battlefield terrain may be difficult for some to traverse.
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General:
Camps open to the public at 9:00 a.m.
Battles begin at 2:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
Resaca is generally hot in May, so visitors may want to dress in warm weather clothing and bring sun screen and water bottles.
You may also want to bring lawn chairs or portable stadium chairs.
Sorry, no pets allowed.
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The event will be held rain or shine!
The Gordon County Antique Tractor Club will provide free transportation from the spectator parking area to the battle site each day.
Planned Activities
- Exciting battles both Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
- Memorial service at the C.S.A. cemetery
- Tour the camps and talk to the soldiers
- Continuous living history activities
- Ladies Tea with Guest Speaker
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- Period church service
- Period dance on Saturday night with music by "Seven Pounds of Bacon"
- Shop sutler row for period wares
- Food and beverages available
- Reenactor used clothing "yard sale"
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The commanders for the 2010 event are:
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Confederate: |
Gen. Hunter Poythress (Georgia Volunteer Battalion) |
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Federal: |
Gen. Earl Zeckman (125th Ohio Volunteer Infantry) |
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Due to liability issues, the Resaca Event Staff shall not allow reenactors OR the public the personal use of any type of recreation four-wheelers, off road motorcycles, golf carts or similar type vehicles to operate on site. Transportation will be provided from the spectator and handicapped parking areas.
- Due to certain troop camp locations, the Resaca Event Staff will not allow MODERN CAMPING areas for RV vehicles, campers or modern tentage, etc. Modern camping is available at the KOA Campground (10 minutes away) located just off I-75 (Exit 315 - Red Bud Road) at 2523 Red Bud Road N.E. The phone number is: 706-629-7511.
- A very limited number of MODERN CAMPING space will be available for GDRA members only (sorry, NO EXCEPTIONS).
- The Boy Scout camp is still available upon advanced approval.
We are sorry for these inconveniences. Thank you for your cooperation.
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A portion of the reenactment proceeds
will be donated to the Resaca Battlefield State Historic Site
Hosted annually by the many volunteers of the
Georgia Division Reenactors Association, Inc.,
a non-profit organization.
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