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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 2016
Page
2
The Battle of Aiken returns with expanded participation and more re enactions at Confederate Memorial Park. Organizers expect about 600 on the field, up from around 200 last year, with infantry cavalry and artillery units and multiple shows scheduled Saturday and Sunday.
Gates open 9 a m Saturday and Sunday at 1210 Powell Pond Road Aiken. Admission six to twelve year olds twelve dollars for older attendees children five and younger free. New this year a 19th century style pistol duel at 1 p m Sunday plus a Confederate wedding ladies tea dance demonstration church service and fashion show. Self guided walking tours of cavalry infantry artillery and The Citadel cadets camps offered.
Excitement builds for the Tuesday GOP presidential forum at USC Aiken Convocation Center. Only Ben Carson and Jeb Bush have confirmed attendance. organizers expect more candidates and a diverse crowd from the region. Tickets from 7.50 to 50, with military and students free with ID.
The GOP forum at USC Aiken Convo Center runs 5 30 to 10 p m with Joe Wilson Matt Moore and Alan Wilson as moderators. Candidates speak solo then face questions from moderators. Carson hosts a 6 p m meet and greet at Jimmy John s Whiskey Road. Cruz Beck campaign at the center.
Upcoming listings show a tapas history event at Juniper Ridge Spring February 27 with $40 per person. Cinderella Project doll dress drive through February 24. Augusta GreenJackets job fair February 27 at Lake Olmstead Stadium for 16 plus. Horses in Motion workshop February 29 to March 4 at Aiken Center for the Arts led by Booth Malone with a talk March 1. Includes contact details and registration info.
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