As part of its living history, Waynesborough Historical Village
staged the re-enactment of the Battle of Goldsborough Bridge. The
battle, fashion shows, readings, church services, infantry drills, and
artillery demonstrations took place on February 1st, 2004. The
admission free public event was presented by approximately 200
costumed participants and was organized by Mr. Danny Davis. The
public was treated to a step back in history to December 17, 1862.
staged the re-enactment of the Battle of Goldsborough Bridge. The
battle, fashion shows, readings, church services, infantry drills, and
artillery demonstrations took place on February 1st, 2004. The
admission free public event was presented by approximately 200
costumed participants and was organized by Mr. Danny Davis. The
public was treated to a step back in history to December 17, 1862.
| Waynesborough Historical Village - Reenactment |
| The Battle of Goldsborough Bridge Re-enactment |
On December 17, 1862, General John G. Foster led 12,000 Union
Soldiers to burn the railroad bridge. (The bridge was located at what
is today MAR MAC Village. He was opposed by Confederate
General Clingman and approximately 1600 soldiers. The battle
occurred when the Union Army tried to destroy the Confederate
supply train. The railroad bridge was burned by the Union Soldiers
who spent two days tearing-up the track. It was estimated that 100
Union Soldiers and 175 Confederate Soldiers died in the battle.
BE SURE TO SEE THE 2005 BATTLE RE-ENACTMENT PHOTOS
CLICK HERE
Soldiers to burn the railroad bridge. (The bridge was located at what
is today MAR MAC Village. He was opposed by Confederate
General Clingman and approximately 1600 soldiers. The battle
occurred when the Union Army tried to destroy the Confederate
supply train. The railroad bridge was burned by the Union Soldiers
who spent two days tearing-up the track. It was estimated that 100
Union Soldiers and 175 Confederate Soldiers died in the battle.
BE SURE TO SEE THE 2005 BATTLE RE-ENACTMENT PHOTOS
CLICK HERE
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