Fort Stevens Battle Reenactment and Living History
Astoria, Oregon
Labor Day Weekend: August 30 - September 1, 2008
View a YouTube video clip of a battle at Fort Stevens here!
The Northwest Civil War Council and the Friends of Old Fort Stevens will host their annual Battle Reenactment event on Labor Day Weekend. This reenactment takes place in the historic area of the fort each year. Fort Stevens is the Northwest Civil War Council's largest event, drawing reenactors from all over the northwest, including Washington, California, Nevada, Canada and Idaho. The reconstructed earthworks, originally built in 1863 - 1865, is Oregon's only direct link to the Civil War. It's appropriate that this is the site of a battle and living history encampment honoring that link. The battlefield is located in front of the Spanish American War concrete batteries. The public will be able to view the battles from the top of the west battery near the park museum. It is a crowd pleaser and a great camera viewpoint.
See our Spectator's Guide to getting the most enjoyment out of this event!
| Time | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 am | Gate Opens | Gate Opens- Flag Raising | Gate Opens |
| 9:30 | Grand March and Flag Raising | Church Service | Flag Raising |
| 11 am | BATTLE | BATTLE | |
| 12 pm | Artillery Demonstration | Artillery Demonstration | BATTLE |
| 12:30 | U.S. Medical Demonstration | U.S. Medical Demonstration | |
| 1 pm | String Band Concert Cavalry Demonstration |
String Band Concert Cavalry Demonstration |
Event Closes After Battle |
| 2 pm | 3rd Brigade Brass Band Concert 19th Century Fashion Show |
3rd Brigade Brass Band Concert 19th Century Fashion Show |
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| 3 pm | BATTLE | BATTLE | |
| 4:30 | C.S. Medical Demonstration | C.S. Medical Demonstration | |
| 6 pm | Gate Closes | Gate Closes |
Getting to Fort Stevens
The historic area of Ft. Stevens State Park is located on the Columbia River shore west of Hammond Oregon, approximately 10 miles from Astoria.
From Astoria: Proceed west through Warrenton to Hammond. At the red stop light go straight and turn right into the Old Ft Stevens Civil War Earthworks and Museum area. Reenactors follow signs to the reenactor entrance. Astoria, in the northwest corner of Oregon, can be reached from Portland via U.S. 30 following the Columbia River westward or Hwy 26 to Seaside (follow the directions below).
From Seaside: Proceed north on U.S. 101 up the coast turning left at the Ft. Stevens turn off (well marked). Turn left again at Ridge Rd. At stop sign, Pacific Dr. and then right into the Old Ft Stevens Civil War Earthworks and Museum area. Reenactors follow signs to reenactors gate.
Driving Map to the Area
Map of Fort Entrance
See our Spectator's Guide to a battle reenactment!