The City of Falls Church hosts its annual Civil War Day on Saturday, May 20 at Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave., Falls Church) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Attendees will learn about the effect the Civil War had on Falls Church. Re-enactors will portray civilians and soldiers. Attendees can watch soldiers conduct firing exercises while also listening to period music and enjoy activities geared toward children.

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