Fields of Valor : Civil War History Weekend
Join us for an engaging weekend filled with living history, where you will discover Minnesota’s role in the Civil War. The Bruentrup Heritage Farm will be transformed into one of the most authentic, educational, and entertaining Civil War events in Minnesota.
Three days of events and programming bring the world of the Civil War Era to life with reenactors, military drills, campfire cooking, children’s games, crafters and artisans, live music, presentations and exhibits, and for your modern sensibilities: food trucks.
IMPORTANT PARKING CHANGEFOR Fields of Valor : Civil War History Weekend
Parking for Friday night’s Candlelight Tour will be on-site at the Maplewood Area Historical Society, located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.
Parking for our regular General Admission Days, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 17, and 10:00 am – 4:00 pm on Sunday, May 18, will now be at Mariner Middle School, located on nearby McKnight Street.
If you are attending the Barn Dance and Wedding Hop at 5:30 p.m on Saturday, then parking will be in the Maplewood Area Historical Society’s overflow parking lot at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109. Staff will be available to direct you to on-site parking for the Barn Dance & Wedding Hop.
Shuttle service is included in your ticket fee – there is no additional cost to ride the shuttle. The shuttle runs approximately every ten minutes between MAHS and Mariner Middle School, and is ADA Accessible.
The entrance to the parking lot is on the west side of the street, approximately at 3504 McKnight Road, White Bear Lake, 55110.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED PARKING AT MAPLEWOOD MALL.
THERE WILL NO LONGER BE PARKING AT MAPLEWOOD MALL.
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to sharing a great weekend with you!
Prepurchase your tickets here for a discount: https://www.simpletix.com/e/fields-of-valor-civil-war-history-weekend-tickets-209831
General Admission
9:00 am – 5:00pm on Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 am – 4:00pm on Sunday, May 18, 2025
Activities during the General Admission Fields of Valor days include artillery demonstrations, living history reenactors portraying Civil War soldiers and civilians, hands-on historic children’s games and activities, an antique quilt exhibit, Major the Cavalry Horse, and more fun activities and programs throughout the day.
There will be special events during the weekend, including:
Candlelight Tour
7:00 pm and 8:30 pm on Fri, May 16, 2025
Must pre-purchase tickets here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/fields-of-valor-civil-war-history-weekend-tickets-209831
Experience the American Civil War under the soft glow of sunset and candlelight as living history reenactors vividly portray five distinct scenes from the era during a special Friday evening event. This immersive tour offers a unique perspective on the past, bringing the stories and struggles of the Civil War to life in a powerful and memorable way.
Barn Dance Wedding Hop
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm on Sat, May 17, 2025
Must pre-purchase tickets here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/fields-of-valor-civil-war-history-weekend-tickets-209831
Guests are invited to travel back in time to an 1860s barn dance and wedding hop with music by Century Brass celebrating Union Victory and the period wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Sargent Piper.
Enjoy an 1860s groaning buffet dinner of delicious 19th century dishes, 19th century cocktails, ales, and beverages cash bar, visiting and dancing with soldiers and ladies from the Civil War.
Guests attending this unique immersive event are encouraged but not required to dress in your best historic outfit, or come as you are to enjoy an evening to remember.
