Civil War encampment comes to Fort Worden

Civil War historians set up an encampment Sept. 5-6 in Port Townsend.

September 2, 2015 2:36 pm
Karla Messerschmidt Morgan of Sequim sits at the Port Angeles Heritage Days.
Karla Messerschmidt Morgan of Sequim sits at the Port Angeles Heritage Days.

Continuing the effort to teach and preserve history, the 4th U.S. Infantry, a unit with the Washington Civil War Association, will set up an American Civil War encampment from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 5-6, and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 7, at Fort Worden Historical State Park, 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend.

Like Karla Messerschmidt Morgan, a longtime Sequim resident, did during Port Angeles Heritage Days, troops and civilians alike will be taking part in this living history event dressed in period-correct clothing.

The event is free to attend and the public is encouraged to join in the ongoing celebration of 150th anniversary of the American Civil War fought from 1861-1865.