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Date: 2012-05-04

Civil War Encampment (at Centre Common / Village Green)

Take a trip back in time as the Framingham Centre Common is transformed into a tableau of Union and Confederate soldiers’ tents, front line cannon, drills and a host of other activities.A host of activities will take place in the historic buildings surrounding the common throughout the weekend. Meet President Lincoln, Julia Ward Howe, Framingham hero General George H. Gordon and other figures of the time.The Centre Common Encampment, including food vendors, sutlers, artillery demonstrations and more, is free and open to the public.For exhibitions and programs in historic buildings around the Common, an Admission Button is required. Buttons are available on site, and the cost is $5/person; maximum $20/family. Activities will be held rain or shine

More Info: http://www.framinghamhistory.org/civilwar/index.html