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Civil War reignites - again - at Deep Creek

A confederate officer shoots at Union forces from horseback Saturday, May 25, 2013 during the annual Civil War reenactment event The Battle of Deep Creek that runs through Monday. Formal battles are staged daily and period clothing and camping skills are observed through the weekend. Visitors are welcome with a small admission fee at Deep Creek Farm at 811 N. Deep Creek Road. More information, including a schedule of events, is available at http://spokanecivilwar.com JESSE TINSLEY jesset@spokesman.com (Jesse Tinsley / The Spokesman-Review)
A confederate officer shoots at Union forces from horseback Saturday, May 25, 2013 during the annual Civil War reenactment event The Battle of Deep Creek that runs through Monday. Formal battles are staged daily and period clothing and camping skills are observed through the weekend. Visitors are welcome with a small admission fee at Deep Creek Farm at 811 N. Deep Creek Road. More information, including a schedule of events, is available at http://spokanecivilwar.com JESSE TINSLEY jesset@spokesman.com (Jesse Tinsley / The Spokesman-Review)Buy a print of this photo

The Battle of Deep Creek will bring in hundreds of soldiers and other participants, plus thousands of spectators, for the annual Civil War battle re-enactment this weekend on the West Plains.

Camp opens at 9 a.m. Saturday through Monday, with battles at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 1 p.m. Monday. Various presentations on the people and history of the Civil War are scheduled throughout the day. New this year are evening events: Lantern walks on Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. and a night battle on Sunday. On Monday, there will be a Memorial Day service after the battle.

The re-enactment is at Deep Creek Farms, 811 N. Deep Creek Road in Medical Lake. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for youths 13-17, free for children 12 and younger, $25 per family. It’s free for active military members and family. The lantern walk is $5. For more information, including a complete schedule and what to bring, visit http://spokanecivilwar.com/.