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"The Battle of Peachtree Creek" Family Program at AHC Sat., July 19th

Commemorate One of the Most Pivotal Battles of the Civil War

July 17, 2014
One hundred and fifty years ago today (July 19) marked the eve of one of the most pivotal battles of the Civil War – the Battle of Peachtree Creek. Visit the farmhouse and kitchen at the 1860s Smith Family Farm to hear how Atlanta women and children dealt with shortages and other war-related hardships. Encounter soldiers encamped and hear their stories as they make preparations for the upcoming battle. The event is complimented with a keynote lecture with Robert D. Jenkins, author of The Battle of Peach Tree Creek: Hood's First Sortie, July 20, 1864.

This program is free to members; included in the cost of general admission for nonmembers. CLICK HERE for ticket information and directions.

The Atlanta History Center is located at 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 in Buckhead.
 
BATTLE OF PEACHTREE CREEK FAMILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Atlanta History Center Museum Activities


The Music of the Civil War, Performed by “Bonnie Blue Briana”

11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM

Local talent, Miss Briana Duensing, performs various selections of popular music from the Civil War era.

Meet the Past Museum Theatre Performances
11:30 AM, Noon, and 3:30 PM

Listen to the stories of James Washington Smith, Avaline, and Celeste Johnstone as they share about their daily lives, concerns, and experiences unique to the Civil War era. Attendees walk away with a personal understanding of life during the 1860s.

Soldier Experience
11:30 AM and 2:00 PM

Take in the role of Union or Confederate soldiers fighting in the battles that occurred in and around Atlanta.  Both luck and decision-making affect the health and well-being of your soldier, as you learn about important people, places, and events in the Battle of Atlanta.

Lecture: Robert D. Jenkins, The Battle of Peach Tree Creek: Hood’s First Sortie, July 20, 1864
2:00 PM

Over the past twenty years, Robert Jenkins has meticulously researched the Western Theater of theCivil War and he has uncovered many letters, diaries, articles, and accounts, which have remained out of the public's eye for 150 years. Now for the first time, the Battle of Peach Tree Creek can be told and fully understood.

Crafts - All Day

Children of all ages gather around the craft table to create their own keep-sakes by which to remember the day. Participants not only employ their creativity, but also learn about the historical significance behind the period crafts.

Smith Family Farm Activities

Atlanta at War
12:30 PM and 3:00 PM

Experience what it was like to live in Atlanta during the war.  Meet civilians, enslaved workers, and soldiers and hear how the war affected these different groups during the summer of 1864.

Civil War Cooking Demonstrations
Every hour, on the hour, beginning at 11:00 AM

Hear how food shortages and rising prices for stapled goods forced women on the home front to create innovative substitutions into their meals. Consider which substitutions you would be willing to try at home and which are just too much.

Civil War Encampment
Ongoing

Visit with the Civil War soldiers, from both sides of the conflict, and learn what it was like to fight during the Civil War. See how soldiers trained, drilled, cooked, and prepared themselves to march into battle.

Food for Sale
Ohio Hog BBQ
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Coca-Cola Café
Noon – 2:00 PM