Hill-Hold Museum presents Civil War Weekend

Goshen — The Orange County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department once again welcome the Historic 15th New York Volunteer Cavalry, “The Red Neck Ties,” to Hill Hold Museum. This year the 15th New York Volunteer Cavalry’s Hill-Hold Museum Civil War Weekend is scheduled for May 16-17, from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will be able to: •talk to the soldiers about their lifestyle as they tour the Union and Confederate camps. Walk through the camps, smell the open fires, but be careful as you may be questioned on your loyalty! • participate in separate drills getting the feel for what it was like to be a new recruit in camp. • see scripted battles each day, with artillery and cavalry. • watch Artillery Drills and firing demonstrations. Those interested in Civil War reenacting may contact Ken Colomba at 986-9810; e-mail: kc15nyvc@optonline.net; or visit www.15thnewyorkcavalry.org. Formed principally in upstate New York, the 15th NYVC was a late addition to the Army of the Potomac forming companies during 1863. As a part of George Armstrong Custer’s division the units fought throughout the Shenandoah Valley under the command of Phil Sheridan. They were present at Five Forks, and Appomattox, and participated in the last cavalry charge of the Civil War. In 1993, after 130 years, the 15th New York Volunteer Cavalry was reactivated in order to preserve Civil War History. Today the unit participates in numerous events, ranging from parades, living history demonstrations at schools and parks, to major Civil War reenactments. The 15th cavalry practices both mounted and dismounted drills monthly throughout the year. Currently, they have made a home at Hill-Hold Museum in Campbell Hall. For more information, call Hill-Hold Museum at 615-3833.