From their website (Under "Special Events")
"Come to Arcade, New York to take part in a unique Civil War reenactment. For two days in August, the Arcade & Attica Railroad is under siege, as Union and Confederate forces try to gain control of the steam locomotive and cars filled with passengers. Reenactors interact with spectators, up close and personal, and everybody is part of the action.
The raiders stop the train, take control while fighting the opposition, and divert the steaming locomotive down an alternate route. Skirmishes occur forcing them to retrace their route to find another way to go. Interacting between soldiers and passengers is encouraged and often unavoidable. Everyone goes back in time at this event!
There are five runs for the weekend (Sat: 10:30am, 1:00pm, and 3:30pm - Sunday: 11:30am & 2:00pm) and there is a battle on every train! And visit the camps or the sites for the following: Saturday: Antebellum Tea; Sunday: Peach Social.
The Arcade & Attica's route goes through rustic, countryside (only a few modern points along the way). Every attempt is made to make the experience as enjoyable and rewarding for both spectators and reenactors. The town of Arcade is open to visitors as all sorts of activities and specials occur throughout the town. Many activities and specials are planned.
Contact the Arcade Region Chamber of Commerce: (585)-492-2114. You will find few events as popular as this.
This event is always a sell-out, so consider reserving tickets early. If you do not reserve space, plan to come early to buy tickets"
*** As an aside, I will be there that day, and I know some other people who post here will be too. Maybe I will see you there! Come out and enjoy the weekend... just remember what side won the war!
"Come to Arcade, New York to take part in a unique Civil War reenactment. For two days in August, the Arcade & Attica Railroad is under siege, as Union and Confederate forces try to gain control of the steam locomotive and cars filled with passengers. Reenactors interact with spectators, up close and personal, and everybody is part of the action.
The raiders stop the train, take control while fighting the opposition, and divert the steaming locomotive down an alternate route. Skirmishes occur forcing them to retrace their route to find another way to go. Interacting between soldiers and passengers is encouraged and often unavoidable. Everyone goes back in time at this event!
There are five runs for the weekend (Sat: 10:30am, 1:00pm, and 3:30pm - Sunday: 11:30am & 2:00pm) and there is a battle on every train! And visit the camps or the sites for the following: Saturday: Antebellum Tea; Sunday: Peach Social.
The Arcade & Attica's route goes through rustic, countryside (only a few modern points along the way). Every attempt is made to make the experience as enjoyable and rewarding for both spectators and reenactors. The town of Arcade is open to visitors as all sorts of activities and specials occur throughout the town. Many activities and specials are planned.
Contact the Arcade Region Chamber of Commerce: (585)-492-2114. You will find few events as popular as this.
This event is always a sell-out, so consider reserving tickets early. If you do not reserve space, plan to come early to buy tickets"
*** As an aside, I will be there that day, and I know some other people who post here will be too. Maybe I will see you there! Come out and enjoy the weekend... just remember what side won the war!
Benjamin L. Maggi
A&A Railroad Forum Moderator
A&A Railroad Forum Moderator
