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Important Information regarding Calico

Once again, The American Civil War Society will be presenting Calico Civil War Days at Calico Ghost Town on February 18-19, 2006.  This year is set to be more exciting than ever with some changes and additions.  Come see Confederate Major Keith Harriott once again defend the town while Union Major Jeffrey Copeland attempts to capture and take control of Calico.  At some time, perhaps Generals R.E. Lee and U.S. Grant will permit a temporary truce to exist so all can eat and share stories together and even bring their families in for a grand old fashioned Cotillion.

Map of Calico

Calico Ghost Town is located at I-15 and Ghost Town Road just 10 miles North of Barstow.

Schedule of Events

PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND

Calico Civil War

February 18, 19, & 20, 2006

By: American Civil War Society and Calico Ghost Town

The Scenario in Calico is, the town is occupied by the Confederate forces that are defending themselves from Union patrols.

Feb. 18 – Saturday

7 a.m.-9 a.m. - Set-up camps, Confederate at Livery Stable, North Calico, and Union at Horseshoe Pits – South Calico

   8:00 a.m.  -    Breakfast available

   9:00 a.m.  -    Ghost Town Shops Open  · Color Guard Post Colors – Central Calico · Blacksmith opens at Smelter – North Calico · Calico Literary Society greets visitors at Glassworks– North Calico

 9:30 a.m.  -    Spencer & Jackson Minstrel Show – South Calico  · Children’s Craft Project starts at Pottery Shop – North Calico

 10:00 a.m.  -    Civil War “Ladies of Calico” Bordello at Hanks Hotel – Central Calico ·  Field Hospital Presentation – South Calico · Mary Todd Lincoln and General O.C. Ord Exhibit at Lucy Lane House – Central Calico ·  Rope Making – North Calico · Civil War music with Occasional Strings around town

 11:00 a.m.  -    Inspection of Troops by General Ulysses S. Grant – South Calico and by General Robert E. Lee – North Calico · Mistress’ Kathy and Dutch Civil War Cooking Demonstration in Union Camp – South Calico · Spencer & Jackson Minstrel Show – South Calico

 11:45 a.m.  -    CIVIL WAR BATTLE – Silver Bowl Area – South Calico

 12:30 p.m.  -    ACWS Military Brass Band – Central Calico

   1:00 p.m.  -    Capt. Tom Atkins and Civil War dancing in the street with Occasional Strings, everyone welcome – South Calico · Field Hospital Presentation – South Calico · Mary Todd Lincoln and General O.C. Ord Exhibit at Lucy Lane House – Central Calico ·  Children’s Social at Calico Artisan Shop  – Central Calico  

  1:30 p.m.  -    Spencer & Jackson Minstrel Show – South Calico

   2:00 p.m.  -    Inspection of Troops by General Ulysses S Grant – South Calico, and General Robert E. Lee – North Calico

   2:30 p.m.  -    CIVIL WAR BATTLE – Artillery Point near School House – North Calico

   3:30 p.m.  -    Cannon Demonstration at Artillery Point – North Calico · Civilian Corps Ladies Fashion Show – Central Calico

   4:00 p.m.  -    Calico Literary Society hosts Ladies’ Tea with Mrs. Grant at Glassworks – North Calico · Children’s Social at Calico Artisan Shop – Central Calico · Field Hospital Demonstration – South Calico

   4:30 p.m.  -    ACWS Military Brass Band – Central Calico · Spencer & Jackson Minstrel Show – South Calico

   5:00 p.m.  -    CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE - discussion by Generals Robert E Lee, Ulysses S Grant, and military staff – Central Calico  

  5:30 p.m.  -    Retreat the Colour’s – retire to camp

   6:00 p.m.  -    “FIRE HOUSE BBQ” – Public invited to dine with the Confederate & Union Troops between the Fire House and Calico House Restaurant

   7:15 p.m.  -    Blue & Gray Cotillion at Calico House Restaurant – music by Occasional Strings and called by Capt. Tom Atkins

 GHOST           Limited reservations are required, and available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

WALK       -    at the Photo Shop in Calico.

Feb. 19 – Sunday

   7:00 a.m.  -    Reveille · Skirmish – South Calico

   8:00 a.m.  -    Breakfast available 

  9:00 a.m.  -    Ghost Town Shops Open · Color Guard Post Colors  - Central Calico · Calico Literary Society greets visitors at Glassworks – North Calico

   9:15 a.m.  -    Church Services for both Union and Confederate Troops  – Central Calico

   9:30 a.m.  -    Children’s Craft project starts at Pottery Shop – North Calico

 10:00 a.m.  -    Field Hospital Demonstration  – South Calico · Mary Todd Lincoln and General O.C. Ord Exhibit at Lucy Lane House – Central Calico · Civil War Music around town with Occasional Strings · Children’s Social at Calico Artisan Shop – Central Calico · Rope Making – North Calico · Blacksmith opens at Smelter – North Calico   

10:30 a.m.  -    COMBINED MILITARY PARADE through Calico · Civil War “Ladies of Calico” Bordello at Hank’s Hotel - Central Calico 

11:00 a.m.  -    Inspection of Troops by General Ulysses S. Grant – South Calico, and General Robert E. Lee – North Calico · Mistress Kathy and Dutch Civil War Cooking Demonstrations in Union Camp – South Calico · Spencer & Jackson Minstrel Show – South Calico

 11:45 a.m.  -    CIVIL WAR BATTLE – Silver Bowl Area – South Calico

 12:30 p.m.  -    ACWS Military Brass Band – Central Calico

  1:00 p.m.  -    Capt. Tom Atkins and Civil War dancing in the street with Occasional Strings, everyone welcome – South Calico · Field Hospital  Presentation – South Calico · Mary Todd Lincoln and General O.C. Ord Exhibit at Lucy Lane House – Central Calico

   1:30 p.m.  -    Civilian Corps Ladies Fashion Show – Central Calico · Spencer & Jackson Minstrel Show – Central Calico

   2:00 p.m.  -    Inspection of Troops by General Ulysses S. Grant – South Calico, and General Robert E. Lee – North Calico

   2:30 p.m.  -    CIVIL WAR BATTLE – Artillery Point to School House – North Calico 

  3:30 p.m.  -    GETTYSBURG ADDRESS by President Abe Lincoln – Central Calico · Children’s Social at Calico Artisan Shop – Central Calico · Spencer & Jackson Minstrel Show – South Calico

   4:00 p.m.  -    Calico Literary Society hosts Mrs. Grant and the Union and Confederate Ladies’ Tea at Glassworks - North Calico · ACWS Military Brass Band – Central Calico 

  4:30 p.m.  -    Cannon Demonstration – at Artillery Point · Mistress Kathy and “Dutch” Civil War period Cooking Demonstration in Union Camp – South Calico

   5:00 p.m.  -    Spencer & Jackson Minstrel Show - South Calico

   5:30 p.m.  -    Retreat the Colors – retire to camp

   7 to 9p.m.-     Civil War Lyceum (Talent Show) at Calico House Restaurant – South Calico

   7:00 p.m.   -   Campground program in Section A Campground by Calico historian

 GHOST           Limited reservations are required, and available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

WALK       -    at the Photo Shop in Calico. 

Feb. 20, Monday

   7:00 a.m.  -    Reveille · Skirmish – South Calico

  8:00 a.m.  -    Breakfast available

   9:00 a.m.  -    Ghost Town Shops Open  · Color Guard Post Colors – Central Calico · Calico Literary Society greets visitors at Glassworks – North Calico

   9:30 a.m.  -    Gunfight at Lil’s Saloon – Central Calico · Spencer & Jackson Minstrel Show – South Calico · Children’s Craft Project starts at Pottery Shop – North Calico

 10:00 a.m.  -    Field Hospital Presentation  – South Calico · Mary Todd Lincoln and General O.C. Ord  Exhibit at Lucy Lane House – Central Calico  · Children’s Social at Calico Artisan Shop – Central Calico · Rope Making – North Calico · Blacksmith opens at Smelter – North Calico · Occasional Strings Concert on Reviewing Stand – Central Calico

 10:30 a.m.  -    A CIVIL WAR DIALOGUE by Generals Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant – Central Calico · Civil War “Ladies of Calico” Bordello at Hank’s Hotel – Central Calico · Spencer & Jackson Minstrel Show – South Calico

 11:15 a.m.  -    Inspection of Troops by General Ulysses S. Grant – South Calico, and General Robert E. Lee – North Calico 

11:30 a.m.  -    CIVIL WAR BATTLE – Artillery Point to School House – North Calico

 12:15 p.m.  -    Cannon Demonstrations at Artillery Point – North Calico 

12:30 p.m.  -    Spencer & Jackson  Minstrel Show – South Calico  

  1:00 p.m.  -    Capt. Tom Atkins and Civil War Dancing with Occasional Strings in the street, everyone welcome – South Calico · Mary Todd Lincoln and General O.C. Ord  Exhibit at Lucy Lane House – Central Calico · Gunfight at Lil’s Saloon – Central Calico  

  1:30 p.m.  -    Civilian Corps Ladies Fashion Show - Central Calico 

  1:45 p.m.  -    Inspection of Troops by General Ulysses S. Grant – South Calico, and General Robert E. Lee – North Calico 

  2:00 p.m.  -    CIVIL WAR BATTLE – Silver Bowl Area – South Calico 

  3:00 p.m.  -    A CIVIL WAR DIALOGUE by Generals Robert E. Lee & Ulysses S. Grant – Central Calico · Spencer & Jackson Minstrel Show – South Calico 

   3:30 p.m.  -    Occasional Strings Concert on Reviewing Stand  – Central Calico 

  4:00 p.m.  -    Retreat the Colours – Central Calico · Strike Camps 

  5:00 p.m.  -    Gunfight at Lil’s Saloon · Town Closes

Hope to see you there!!

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