CITY OF BOWIE MUSEUMS:
Belair Mansion, 1745
Belair Stable Museum, 1907
Genealogical Society Library, 1969
Bowie Railroad Station Museum, 1911
Radio and Television Museum, 1999

PRESS RELEASE

Contact:

Pam Williams, Asst. Museums Director,
City of Bowie Museums
301-809-3089
email: museumevents@cityofbowie.org

Belair on the Civil War Homefront

On August 13, 2005, from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., the Belair Mansion, recently included in the Maryland Civil War Trails program, will once again echo with sounds and sights from Civil War Days.

Members of the Atlantic Guard Soldiers Aid Society, a civilian re-enactment group founded in 1995, will replicate the domestic activities of the Ogle household at Belair as they fill the house with activities. Children are invited to play Civil War era games in the back yard, and all visitors can enjoy the aromas wafting from the open fire cooking demonstration. Society members will be happy to discuss the news of the 1860’s day, explain civilian roles during the War between the States, and offer a glimpse of the impact of the Civil War on life in this area.

The event is free; no reservations are required. For further information, please call 301-809-3089 or email: museumevents@cityofbowie.org

Belair Mansion is located at 12207 Tulip Grove Drive in Bowie, just south of the intersection of Md. Rts. 450 and 197, Exit 11 N from US 50 E/W.