July 11 - 12, 2009
Join us for another great event in:
Jerusalem Mill Village announces its 5th Annual Civil War Weekend Encampment; commemorating CSA Major Harry W. Gilmor's 1864 raid across Baltimore and Harford Counties and on the General Store (now popularly known as McCourtney's), located here in the village. The raid was part of an overall campaign conducted by Major Gilmor against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Major Gilmor and 135 of his men, parts of the 1st and 2nd Maryland Cavalry, passed through Jerusalem Mill on their way to burn the railroad bridge at Magnolia Station, stopping long enough to "requisition" supplies and "liberate" horses from the store and the surrounding area. Learn more about Gilmor's Raid History
Join us, in the scenic Little Gunpowder Falls valley for a re-enactment of Gilmor's raid and various other Civil War era activities, including special Civil War era entertainment.
Admission applies and the village or certain areas thereof may be closed for general use during these events. All admission fees directly support our programs, preservation and restoration efforts. Sorry, no pets allowed during this event.
Things to See and Do:
- The raid on the general store.
- Civil War era musical entertainment by the Susquehanna Travellers.
- Cavalry demonstrations.
- Tour the camps and meet Confederate and Union soldiers.
- 19th century photography by Collodianartistry.(link opens in a new window)
- Tour the village.
- Gift shop open in the general store.
- Food vendors for lunch or snack.
- Much, much more.
- See a map of the village.
- See schedule of activities.
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