5th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company D

AberDays 2015 Event Information

 

We will be commemorating the 150th anniversary of Ft. Abercrombie's return to the Regular Army from Civil War Volunteer troops. This event is a part of the Aber-Days celebration.

Reenactorswill pitch camp inside of Ft. Abercrombie on Friday.

Saturday morning we will be shuttled to Crooked Lane Farm in Colfax ND, former location of the 1862 ford across the Wild Rice River. Then we will begin the 5 mile march, pausing once we reach the town of Abercrombie. Once we reach the town, Civil War reenactors will lead the festival's parade through the town of Abercrombie and into the historic fort. Animals are welcome to participate in the road march and parade, but they are not permitted on the State Historic Site.

Once at the fort, reenactors will get some well deserved R&R before assuming Aber-Days activities.

The town usually hosts a street dance on Saturday night, participants are encouraged to attend. An entry fee is required.

Sunday morning we will continue military and civilian programming until the State Historic Site closes for the day.

Military activities include Mail call, Pay call, guard duty, drill, rendering honor to the colors, and more. Military orders and leadership will be provided by the 5th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Company D.

Civilian activities are open to suggestion.

A sesquicentennial medal may be earned by participants. The requirements for the sesquicentennial medal include:
1. Camp at least one night at Ft. Abercrombie during 2015 Aber-Days.
2. Participate in the 5 mile road march. Exemptions or adaptations may be made for handicapped and elderly participants.
3. Participate in the Aber-Days activities at Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site.
4. Participants must pay $20 pre-registration.

The registration fee includes the cost of the sesquicentennial medal, a meal Saturday night, and a donation to the Friends of Fort Abercrombie. Registration is only required for the medal and Saturday meal. Donations to the Friends of Ft. Abercrombie can be made by anyone and the road march is open to public participation.

If you plan to participate in the road march, please train beforehand.

 

You can download the event registration form here.