Recently I was asked ….was there really a “Battle of Aiken”?

The answer was YES…there was a battle in located in Aiken County in 1865. Here is a great link to learn some interesting Aiken history and the details of events leading up to the Battle of Aiken:

http://www.battleofaiken.org/history.html

http://www.battleofaiken.org/history-detail.html

There is a tremendous amount of work, effort, money  and detail that goes into this type of event. 

This upcoming weekend the Battle of Aiken will be reenacted, which has won the Governor’s Award for Carolina best tourist event and the Dr. James Butler national award for the best living history program. February 21st through 23rd rain or shine, re-enactor will eat, sleep, live and fight in recreated version of the world in 1865. The battle has grown over the years to full-blown Civil War festival.

The Battle will be held at Confederate Park,

1210 Powell Pond Road

just of Interstate 20, exit 18 and a quick 10 minute drive from downtown Aiken on Hwy 19N/Laurens Street. Look for the signs.

The cost is very affordable and looks like this is going to great weekend to enjoy an outdoor event like this. Advance admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students (ages 6 to 18); 5 and under are admitted free. At the gate, the price is $12 for adults and $6 for students.

The activities start at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; programs, tours and seminars start at 9 a.m. and continue through the day.  The actual battle begins at 2 p.m. and they suggest arriving no later than 10 a.m.


Here is link for more info and where you can purchase tickets in advance: http://www.battleofaiken.org/spectators.html


Source of information Battle of Aiken website