Fields of Valor : Civil War History Weekend

Join us for an engaging weekend filled with living history, where you will discover Minnesota’s role in the Civil War. The Bruentrup Heritage Farm will be transformed into one of the most authentic, educational, and entertaining Civil War events in Minnesota.


Three days of events and programming bring the world of the Civil War Era to life with reenactors, military drills, campfire cooking, children’s games, crafters and artisans, live music, presentations and exhibits, and for your modern sensibilities: food trucks.

Sixth graders attend FREE for this event.



Parking will be at Maplewood Mall, Door 4, with a convenient, ADA accessible shuttle to bring you to the main event.

Adults: $10 prepaid or at the gate
Youth: (17 and younger) $8 prepaid or at the gate
Sixth graders FREE!

Candlelight Tour: $25

Barn Dance Wedding Hop & Dinner: $55


There will be special events during the weekend, including:



Candlelight Tour
(Must pre-purchase tickets.)

7:00 pm and 8:30 pm on Fri, May 16, 2025

Experience the American Civil War under the soft glow of sunset and candlelight as living history reenactors vividly portray five distinct scenes from the era during a special Friday evening event. This immersive tour offers a unique perspective on the past, bringing the stories and struggles of the Civil War to life in a powerful and memorable way.



Barn Dance Wedding Hop
(Must pre-purchase tickets.)

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm on Sat, May 17, 2025

Guests are invited to travel back in time to an 1860s barn dance and wedding hop with music by Century Brass celebrating Union Victory and the period wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Sargent Piper.

Enjoy an 1860s groaning buffet dinner of delicious 19th century dishes, 19th century cocktails, ales, and beverages cash bar, visiting and dancing with soldiers and ladies from the Civil War.

Guests attending this unique immersive event are encouraged but not required to dress in your best historic outfit, or come as you are to enjoy an evening to remember.


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Thank you! See you soon!

You may also like the following events from Maplewood Area Historical Society:

• Next Thursday, 22nd May, 06:30 pm, The Song Poet : The Great Minnesota Book Club in North St Paul
• Next month, 12th June, 06:30 pm, The Wedding Heard 'Round the World : The Great Minnesota Book Club in North St Paul
• This July, 10th July, 06:30 pm, The Lager Queen of Minnesota : The Great Minnesota Book Club in North St Paul

Also check out other Music events in North St Paul.