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Civil War Day

  • North Berrien Historical Museum 300 Coloma Avenue Coloma, MI, 49038 United States (map)

Join us on Saturday, July 16 at the North Berrien Historical Museum for a Civil War Day Open House! Fun for the whole family including live cannon fire, formal presentations, demonstrations, and kids’ activities.

No RSVP is required for this free event. Overflow parking will be available at Coloma High School directly across from the Museum on Red Arrow Highway.


Live Cannon Fire: 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m.

John Urschel program and book signing: 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m.


Open house activities will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. These include:

Hands-On Kids Craft: Tin Punch and Quill Writing

Reenactors: Joshua & Frances Chamberlain, Abraham Lincoln, Civilians

Demonstrations: Print Shop, Blacksmith


Call (269) 468-3330 with any questions!