Photo by Sandy Goss
Photo by Sandy Goss
The historic events which took place on May 24, 1864 are remembered each year with a reenactment of the Action at Wilson’s Wharf. Joe Funk, the great-nephew and first-person presenter of Brigadier General Godfrey Weitzel, commands the event as he has since its inception.
the next reenactment will be held
June 6-7, 2020
This Union fortification comes to life as military and civilian reenactors portray the lives of soldier and citizen inhabitants of the fort. Sutlers offering reproductions of Civil War-era merchandise and clothing contribute to an authentic atmosphere. Fort Pocahontas is open to the public for this event from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and 10am to 2pm on Sunday. Spectators are invited to tour the fort where the art of field fortification is revealed and to visit the bustling camps inside it for family-friendly living history activities throughout the day. Battle reenactments are at 1pm. Food vendors are on site. All proceeds support the preservation efforts at Fort Pocahontas.
Photo by Shelly Liebler
For the Public
Charles City County Residents
FREE with ID
Regular Rates
$10 for adults, $8 for students
Group Rates (10+)
$7 for adults, $5 for students
For Reenactors
event registration
$10 if fully regisered on or before May 29, 2020*; $15 thereafter
*Payment must be submitted before the cutoff date to receive the discount
event check-in
Event check-in begins at 2:00pm on May 31, 2020.
Registration and check-in permitted between 8-11am on Saturday and Sunday.
mounted reenactors
All mounted reenactors must pre-register.
No walk-ons permitted!
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Photo by Shelly Liebler
Photo by Sandy Goss
