Attention:

Citizens of Funkstown

 
The town is about to be occupied by Civil War soldiers from both the North and the South just as it was 147 years ago around the days of July 16th, 17th & 18th.  There will be many activities throughout the weekend (see reverse side for details). The Activity that we would like to talk to you about at this time is the foraging. The men will be foraging throughout the town from 8:00am until 9:30am. They are looking for anything that they can throw in their sacks to eat later, including canned goods, wrapped items like breads and cookies, or just fruits and vegetables. Any excess food not used by the solders will be donated to the St. Pauls Food Bank. If you would like to participate, and have the men to stop by your house, please call the Town Hall at 301-791-0948 and give them your address by Friday July 9th at 4:00pm. A list will be given to the men in the field for Saturday morning. With such little time to forage they need to make every stop count. This is a great opportunity to greet the men coming into our town and get your first look at what you will see in the encampments. Whether you donate to the foraging or not, we hope that you will enjoy one of the battles or any of the activities scheduled for this weekend
 

Agenda for the Funkstown Day in the Park

And

The Battle of Funkstown Re-enactment

July 16th Friday

·        1:00 pm the camp will be open for all registered participants of the re-enactment.

·        Music for Friday evening provided by The 97th Regimental String Band, time TBA.

 

July 17th Saturday

·        9:00 am there will be foraging in town by the troops for food.

·        9:00 am music for the public provided by The 97th Regimental String Band in front of the Hudson House Gallery on Baltimore St.

·        10:00 am the street battle will begin and will run about 1 hour on Main Street.

·        10:00 am until 8:00 pm food will be sold by the Funkstown Fire Company, Funkstown Lions Club and the St Paul’s Lutheran Church. Please see menu attached.

·        1:00 pm The Great Fireman’s Bucket Brigade will be held at the basket ball court.

·        1:00 pm music provided by The 97th Regimental String Band, location will be in the lower pavilion in the town park next to the ball field.

·        1:00 pm until 8:00 pm craft vendors and businesses will be scattered throughout the west section of the park.

·        4:00 pm the Battle of Funkstown will begin in the east section of the park, and will last about 1 hour.

·        12:00 pm until 7:00 pm kids’ events on the west section of the park to include a moon bounce, giant slide, face painting, spin art, airbrush tattoos, duck pond, dunk tank, froggy fly fling, and a magician. All of the kids’ events are free for the children.

·        8:00 pm music provided by The 97th Regimental String Band at the east pavilion on top of the hill.

·        At dusk, fireworks provided by Master Displays Limited.

·        After the fireworks, there will be music provided by The 97th Regimental String Band again at the east pavilion on the top of the hill.

 

July 18th Sunday

7:00am to 11:00am Funkstown Fire Company will be selling breakfast for $6.00 to include all you can eat pancakes, single servings of bacon, sausage, eggs, home fries, orange juice, and coffee.

10:00 Civil War period church service.

11:00 lunch will be sold by the Funkstown Fire Company using the Saturday menu.

12:00 pm music provided by The 97th Regimental String Band at the east pavilion on top of the hill.

1:00 pm the final field battle.

 
 
THE FUNKSTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

DAY IN THE PARK MENU
 

SATURDAY July 17th Food & Drinks

Served 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

 

Pit Beef Sandwiches                        $3.00

Italian Sausage                                $3.00

Hamburgers                                     $2.00

Cheeseburgers                                 $2.25

Hot Dogs                                          $1.00

Water, Sodas and Sports Drinks     $1.00

Potato Chips                                                    .50

 

SUNDAY  BREAKFAST July 18th

Served from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m.

 

All you can eat breakfast                                                  $6.00

To include: Pancakes

Bacon

Sausage

Eggs

Home Fries

Orange Juice

Coffee

Breakfast Sandwiches and other items also available ala cart

 

SUNDAY  LUNCH

Served 11 a.m. until?

 

Same as Saturday except no pit beef

 

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