Delhi Civil War Event

07/10/2026

Coming up at the end of July....

06/30/2026

Thank you to everyone that came out and supported our event this weekend. Whether you were a spectator or participant, it wouldn't happen without all of you! Next year's dates are June 26th & 27th 2027

06/23/2026

The weekend is nearly here! I look forward to seeing everyone there!

Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28 ~ Delhi Civil War Event "Clash in the Catskills"
Please join us in celebrating the return of the 144th New York State Volunteers as they form together to reenact three Civil War battles: the Battle of Seven Pines, the Battle of Peach Orchard and the Battle of Honey Hill.
Living History Exhibit, kids' drill, artillery demo.
Lunch Available for Purchase.
Admission: Adults - $10; Military (retired or active), DCHA members - $5; Children 12 and under FREE.
For more information visit the Delhi Civil War Event Website or page.

Event Schedule:

Saturday, June 27
9:00am - Military Camps and Museum Open to Public
9:30am - Talk: Amputations, Gangrene and Bromine
10:00am - Battlefield Narrative (Seven Pines)
10:30am - The Battle of Seven Pines
11:00am - Surgeon Demo: Field Hospital (Wounded & Johnston's Wounds)
12:00pm - Talk: Women in the War and the Sanitary Commission
1:00pm - Kids' Drill
1:30pm - Signal Corps Demo
2:30pm - Battlefield Narrative (The Pearch Orchard)
3:00pm - Battle: The Peach Orchard
4:00pm - Camps and Museum Closed to Public
Sunday, June 28
9:00am - Military Camps and Museum Open to Public
10:00am - Union Drill
11:00am - Mortar Demo
11:30am - Kids' Drill
12:30pm - Battlefield Narrative (Battle of Honey Hill)
1:00pm - Battle of Honey Hill
2:00pm - Camps and Museum Closed to Public

06/21/2026

Living history, reenactments, music, and interactive experiences take center stage at the Washington County History Festival.
Explore the past through hands-on demonstrations, family-friendly activities, engaging exhibits and more.
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Get ready for the Washington County History Festival on July 11 & 12, where we celebrate our county's role in shaping the last 250 years.

06/21/2026

“Clash in the Catskills”
Annual Civil War Reenactment, June 27 & 28, 2026
Plan a visit to the Delaware County Historical Association over the weekend of June 27 and 28 as we welcome the return of the 144th New York State Volunteers as they reenact three battles of the Civil War.
Three battles over two days:
Three battles over two days:
The Battle of Seven Pines - 10:30am Saturday
The Battle of the Peach Orchard - 3pm Saturday
The Battle of Honey Hill - 1pm Sunday
Our site will be open at 9am both on Saturday and Sunday. Lunch is available for purchase on both days.
Admission: Adults $10.00; Military (retired or active) $5.00; DCHA members - $5; Children 12 and under free.
For more information, please call DCHA at (607) 746-3849; email: [email protected]; website: www.dcha-ny.org.
DCHA is located at 46549 State Hwy. 10, Delhi, NY. We are 2.5 miles north of the village of Delhi.
This event is sponsored by the following local companies. Please support them with your business:
Colonel
Admar, Construction Equipment & Supplies, Binghamton
Franklin Stage Company
Major
Catskill Landscaping Corp, DeLancey
Courtney Funeral Home, Walton
D & D of Walton, Inc. – NAPA Auto Parts
Delaware Business Systems, Inc., Delhi
Delhi Liquor Store
Erickson’s Automotive, Inc., Arkville
Grateful Ink Tattoo, Stamford
Harry W. Hawley, Inc., Delhi
The Kirk Thrift Shoppe, Delhi
Waste Recovery Enterprises, Sidney
W.S. Hinkley & Sons, Inc, Grand Gorge
Sergeant
CADI, SUNY Delhi
Robert O. Mable Agency, Inc., Delhi
Corporal
Chen Del O FCU, Franklin, NY
Mac-A-Doodles Restaurant & Ice Cream, Stamford
Soldier
Blair Collectibles, Pine Hill
Brookside Maple & Farm LLC, DeLancey
Early Owego Antique Center, Owego
Harvey’s Backhoe LLC, Andes
Railroad Avenue Supply Co., Inc. Stamford
Smith’s Tree Services, Inc., Bovina Center

06/10/2026

Today in Local History:

June 4, 1861 - The first volunteer soldiers leave Delhi for the battlefields of the Civil War.
Courtesy of the Stamford Village Library History Room. Karen Cuccinello, Archivist.

05/04/2026

Today in Local History:

May 4, 1862 - First major Civil War battle featuring soldiers from Delaware County takes place in Williamsburg, VA.
Included here is an image of the 144th NY Volunteers Camp at Cloud Mills, VA, 1862-1863.