Upcoming Events

January 21, 2006 Victorian Parlor Games - Centenary State Historic Site
Demo and explanation of Victorian games for both children and adults. Site tour to follow. 10am - 4pm Contact - Daniel Goyer 634-7925

January 28, 29, 2006 Winter Quarters - Centenary State Historic Site
Re-enactors will set up camp to show the life of a Civil War soldier during winter, including a month’s wages to purchase goods at local 1863 prices and demonstrate everyday camp life in between the battles. A Townball game will be held on Saturday. 9am - 4pm Contact Daniel Goyer 634-7925.

February 4, 2006 Clinton Market Day - Downtown Clinton 8am - 1 pm
Mardi Gras Parade 10am Downtown Main Street

February 2006 (Exact Date TBA) Norwood Mardi Gras Parade
Downtown Norwood 1pm Contact: Norwood Town Hall
629-5347

February 17 - 18, 2006 Centenary’s Black History - Centenary State Historic Site
A Black History oriented program in two parts: the story of William King and a discussion of the campus’s use by the US Army during the Civil War.

March 4, 2006 Clinton Market Day - Wild Game Cook Off
The Main Street Association will sell plates of a variety of game dishes which promises to be a special treat from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m., during the Clinton Community Market. For more information call Sharon at 225-683-9235.

March 24 -26, 2006 42th Annual Jackson Assembly Antiques Festival and Tour
CANCELLED UNTIL 2007 Dealers from across the south show and sell fine antiques and collectibles. Home cooked food and walking tours of the historic district. Contact: Jackson Assembly (225) 634-7155

March 24 - 26, 2006 Jackson Assembly - Centenary State Historic Site
(Cancellation Pending) A living history program in conjunction with the Jackson Assembly Antiques Festival with period games, dancing & crafts. Live period music on Saturday. 9am - 5pm contact Daniel Goyer 634-7925

April 1, 2006 Clinton Market Day - Downtown Clinton 8am - 1 pm
Main Street Mad Hatters Contest and Luncheon 12 noon at Feliciana Delights - Easter Egg Hunt 10am - noon at McKnight Park & Java & Junque

April 28 - 30, 2006 Battle of Jackson Crossroads. Civil War Re-enactment. Contact: Rafe Stewart (225) 634-5312
Student Day Friday - “Step Back In Time”

April 8, 2006 Play Ball!! - Centenary State Historic Site
2nd Annual Spring Townball Challenge using 1900s rules and equipment. All visitors are encouraged to join. 1pm
Contact Daniel Goyer 634-7925

April 22, 2006 Wine ‘n Blues - Feliciana Cellars Winery
Amateur Wine making contest and Wine Tasting and Blues Band Music. Contact: - Sue 634-7982

May 6, 2006 Clinton Market Day - Downtown Clinton 8am - 1pm
Maypole Dance - Courthouse Square 9 - 10am
Pant Swap - Courthouse Square 8am - 1pm

May 12, 2006 Clinton Main Street Golf Tournament Contact Press Kenedy 654-5607

June 3, 2006 Our Brave and Honored Dead - Centenary State Historic Site
Memorial Day program held at the site’s confederate cemetery. 10am Contact Daniel Goyer 634-7925

June 3, 2006 Clinton Market Day - Flag Display & Sale - Downtown 8am - 1pm

June 17, 2006 Centenary 1898 - Centenary State Historic Site
An afternoon tableau of examples of everyday life through living history demonstrations given during tours of the Professor’s cottage. 1 - 5pm . Contact Daniel Goyer 634-7925

June 30, 2006 Red White and Blueberry Street Dance & Fireworks
Downtown Clinton 7 - 10pm, Contact: Jennifer 683-4994

June 28 - 30 & July 1, 2006
September 6 - 9, 2005
Camp & Jam - Dec 26, 2006 - Jan. 1, 2007
Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Festival Park

August 2006 TBA Tickling the Ivory - Centenary State Historic Site
Classical pieces on Centenary’s 1860'2 Chickering Piano
The life & works of former Centenary professor Armand Blackmar will be discussed.


September 2006 (Exact date TBA) Dan Klein Memorial Rodeo
Petting zoo; band; rodeo competition
Gross Rd at Klein Arena Contact: Mrs. Klein 683-1623

September TBA Civil War Encampment - Centenary State Historic Site
Re-enactors & living historians recreate camp life while site staff & volunteers discuss Civil War medicine and Centenary’s role in the War Between the States. Centenary tours offers throughout the day. Contact - Daniel Goyer 634-7925
September TBA National Public Lands Day - Centenary State Historic Site
In conjunction with the Nat’l Environmental Education & Training Foundation, CSHS will host a volunteer cleanup day. Contact - Daniel Goyer 634-7925

September 2006 TBA Main Street Golf Tournament
Contact - Carol Shirley 683-5241

October, 2006 (Exact date TBA) Halloween Theater Organ Concert

October 2006 TBA Ghosts of Centenary - Centenary State Historic Site
Visitors will be led by a costumed guide through scenes depicting a Civil War soldier’s life after dark, including a camp sentry post, a fire lit campsite, a battlefield with mourning women, a surgeon in action, and a talk on civil war burial practices. 6 - 8pm Contact - Daniel 634-7925

Area code for all numbers listed is 225


 



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