civil war renactment at the columns in florence?

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should be near Francis Marion College

Answer 1

Florence
Another popular attraction is the "Skirmish at Gamble's Hotel - Confederate Reenactment" at The Columns Plantation in March. Numerous members of the local community participate in the dramatic recreation of this Civil War battle.

FLORENCE — The history enthusiasts in the 23rd South Carolina Infantry will present a Civil War re-enactment with the 17th Annual Skirmish at Gamble’s Hotel at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Harwell House at Rankin Plantation, better known as The Columns, located off East Old Marion Road in the Mars Bluff community.
This event is the annual re-enactment of a Civil War encounter that occurred on March 5, 1865, when 500 federal soldiers from the 12th Indiana Infantry, under the command of Col. Reuben Williams, marched into the Florence area to destroy the railroad depot as a means to cut off the Confederate Army’s supply chain. A small group of Confederate soldiers, with the help of 400 reinforcement troops from the local area guard, managed to fight off the federal soldiers and save the railroad depot, according to the 23rd South Carolina Infantry’s Web site, www.23rdsc.com.
The Civil War re-enactment soldiers participate in such events as a means to preserve history and to highlight a battle that took place in the immediate area.
The battle re-enactment won’t be the only thing visitors can experience on site. There will be authentic military and family campsites to view, as well as cavalry, infantry and artillery demonstrations."

"23rd SC Infantry



Palmetto Battalion, Co. B
Florence, South Carolina
The 23rd SC Infantry is a group enthusiasts that portray Confederate soldiers of the Civil War. We learn from and enjoy the ways of life of an era gone by. We are also the hosts for The Skirmish Of Gamble's Hotel held at The Columns in Florence, South Carolina.

23rd Meeting. We had an excellent meeting at the event site on Saturday, Feb. 10th. With the event coming up fast, we decided to have another meeting at Aiken on Saturday evening after dinner. Let’s do it at one of the fires near B Company street. Or possibly at the Colonel’s quarters. We’ll decide and let everyone know.
2007 Skirmish Of Gamble's Hotel. Things are looking good for the event this year. The activities on Saturday are going to change a little this year. We’re going to stretch the day out a little more to give the participants something we think you’ll enjoy. We’re not going to give up the details, that’ll be for the officers. They’ll tell you what you need to know, when you need to know it. You’ll want to roll some extra rounds and have something you can eat in the field.
This is new. A campaign area has been set up with three sites. Click here to take a look. For those of you that enjoy the interaction with the public, Site 1 is for you. You'll have opportunity to do 1st person as the spectators arrive at the battlefield.

The date this year is March 10th & 11th. We have an education day for about 1500 school children on Friday the 9th. We can always use help with that, so please come down if you have the time. More info can be found on the event page."


For a look at the batlefield, use the 4th link, please.

"The Skirmish At Gamble's Hotel depicts an encounter that occurred on March 5, 1865 when 500 federal soldiers, under the command of Colonel Reuben Williams of the 12th Indiana Infantry, marched into the Florence area to destroy the railroad depot. These federal troops were met by a group of Confederate soldiers who drove them away with the help of 400 reinforcements from the area home guard.

The Columns is a popular name for The Harwell House at Rankin Plantation, a beautiful antebellum home that dates back over 100 years. The name refers to the 22 Greek style, Doric columns that surround the home on three sides.

For the event, all usual amenities will be provided: water in the camp, blue rooms at strategic locations, plenty of hay in the barn, and more firewood then you'll be able to burn in a cold weekend! We have a barn dance on Saturday that has become renown. And if that's not enough, we're going to feed you Saturday night. As it has always been, there is no registration fee for reenactors. Spectators will pay an admission fee of $ 5.00. The property owner offers tours of the house for a small fee. There will be about 20 sutlers there to get any gear you need. Sutler attendance is by invitation only so the variety will have some balance. As we are located only a short distance from where interstates 95 and 20 come together, it makes for an easy drive from any direction. The city of Florence is only a few miles away and is large enough to accommodate any needs you may have. You may arrive as early as Thursday morning, but be aware that we will have 2000 school children on Friday.

Unionists, or good fellows who will wear a blue jacket - It's only a six hour ride from the Mason Dixon line. We usually galvanize amongst ourselves, but what a great opportunity for a federal unit to be spoiled at a fine event. Did you know it could be 80 degrees and sunny while a blizzard is blowing back home? Well, it could! If you attended just for a drill weekend, you would surely mark it on your calendar for the following year. Contact Archie Kennedy at archiedkennedy[@]yahoo.com (without the brackets) or call 843-307-4150 for more information.

Proceeds from our event go towards historical preservation such as the 23rd History Scholarship, the Florence Stockade, the Hunley Submarine recovery, the Relic Room at the SC State Museum, and other worthy projects.

The Ball - Held on Saturday night in the top of the hay barn. The Crescent Moon Rounders will likely provide the music. And we keep a close eye on the hay lest we loose one of our men like the proverbial needle. Why they keep getting lost in there is a mystery to me, but surely not to the fathers of the young ladies at the dance!

Saturday's Meal - Barbeque pig! Chicken too. Bring you eatin' stuff and appetite. Don't worry about your wallet - we've got the check.

Officers Call - This will take place at 9:00 pm on Friday at the tent of Colonel Powell of the Palmetto Battalion. Make sure a representative of your unit attends to get more information and assignments as they will be determined at this meeting.

School Day - Our education program for school children is by invitation only. It's not hard to get one, but you must contact Mike King at 843-667-1705 or by email at MKing70731[@]aol.com (without the brackets). And please note. To offset the cost of insurance, we're asking 1.00 per child that attends.

Directions - The event site is conveniently located just a few miles off of Interstate 95 just below the NC state line. Interstate 20 comes into Florence from the west making travel easy from all directions. On the map it looks and is closer to get off the interstate and drive through town. On the contrary, going through town will take longer because of traffic. Follow the signs like you're going to Myrtle Beach. That's Exit #170 (a few miles north of Florence) on 95 to Highway 327 South. And don't speed on 327. Go past the Country Club Of SC (on the left) and turn left at the stop light on E. Old Marion road. About three miles down, turn left onto a dirt driveway lined with trees. The house and camp are visible from the road. The Mars Bluff Feed & Seed store is right next to the driveway. If you see a manufacturing plant (Roche pharmaceutical) on the left, then you went too far. Below are maps, click on the images to get a larger view"

Answer 2

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