Civil War Encampment at the Octagon House

Local Civil War re-enactors will stage the third annual encampment on the museum lawn.

Doug Harmon with the volunteer re-enactors of the Prescott Guards will be returning to share stories of the every day life of the Civil War soldier, from the equipment they used to what they did for entertainment. Living historian Kim Holbrook will discuss the use of quilts to guide slaves to freedom and Charlie Holbrook will talk about recruiting troops.

New this year, Gary Krueger will set up a medical tent display and discuss Civil War medicine. Hudson was once the home of two Civil War surgeons, Dr. Otis Hoyt and Dr. Samuel Johnson. 

Other activities at the encampment will include a display of Historical Society Civil War artifacts, old time children’s games, refreshments sale, and the Museum Gift Shop will be open for browsing and shopping.