The 71st has a busy schedule, with usually one or two events per month from March to November. Our events generally fall into three categories:

• Reenactments - Full weekend events open to the public with both Union and Confederate reenactors in attendance camping out for the whole weekend. Each day, the two sides meet in battle - usually recreating a specific Civil War engagement, but sometimes just a generic skirmish to show the public how the war was fought. The turnout for these events can range from a few dozen reenactors to thousands!
• Living Histories - Educational programs where the 71st, sometimes in cooperation with other units, demonstrates the life of the Civil War soldier and civilian. These events can be full weekend or just one day. Throughout the day, the soldiers form up and conduct infantrys demonstration that exemplify the formations and tactics of Civil War soldiers. Our civilians also give presentations about life on the home front.
• Parades - We are proud to march in several annual parades for major patriotic holidays, including Memorial Day and July 4.