The Ben Newton Memorial Civil War Weekend
May 2 - 4, 2008
Newtown Battlefield State Park
3 miles east of Elmira, New York on Rte 17

Education Day -- Friday, May 2nd
Candlelight Tours -- Saturday, May 3rd

This event is open to Civil War military and civilian participants by invitation only.
No walk-ins who have not been invited will be allowed to participate.
No persons who are not part of an accepted military or civilian unit, or a sutlery,
will be allowed to participate.

All participating groups must have proof of insurance.

We are always looking for bona fide groups
who are dedicated to the hobby and to presenting that period of our history
 in a serious and accurate manner.

If you have not received an invitation and would like to be considered,
please email the webmaster.

Amenities Available

Authentic Camping  *  Modern (non-electric) Camping

Note:  Absolutely no modern camps will be allowed near authentic camps.
Modern campsites must be reserved in advance.
Space is very limited, so register early.
 
Showers & Restroom Facilities  *  Port-a-johns Near Camps
Firewood  *  Water  *  Straw
On-site Food Vendor for lunch and early supper

Note:  We do not have ice available.  It may be purchased in nearby Elmira.

Friday Night Welcome Meal  &  Sunday Morning Continental Breakfast
Both are provided gratis.
Sunday breakfast is for those who have Pre-registered only
and indicated they want it on their registration form.

Event Registration

Pre-registration closed at midnight on April 15th.
Fees for late registrations and invited walk-ins are now:

Military:  $10.00 per person
Civilian:  $3.00 per person
Under age 16:  Free

Sutler Fee:  $25.00
Modern Vendor Fee:  $25.00

Method of Registration

There are two options for registering.

Snail-Mail
If you want to mail your registration form and your payment,
please take the link below for the printable registration form.
Be sure to print out and send the Unit Roster form along with your registration.
Mail both forms, along with a check or money order for the fees,
to the name and address on the bottom of the form.

Online Registration

Note:  This option is now closed for this event.

If you would like to submit your unit's registration online,
please take the "Online Registration Form" link below.  Fill it in completely and click on "Submit" one time only. 
You will have the choice of either mailing your registration fees or paying them using your PayPal account.
Please indicate which you will be doing by clicking in the appropriate blanks.

If you want to use the PayPal option, be sure to return to this page
and click on the button below to put through your payment.
You will be re-directed to the PayPal website to complete your transaction.

If you want to mail your check or money order,
the contact information is on both forms.
 

Online Registration Form -- Submittable

Registration Form To Mail   -- Printable PDF file
Unit Roster Form  --  Printable PDF file

Event Rules & Regulations -- Printable PDF file
Event Rules & Regulations -- Printable Word Doc.

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