The Battle at Carnifex Ferry
Every other year in September, the Battle of Carnifex Ferry is reenacted on the same ground as the original conflict. This reenactment is hosted by Co. A, of the 36th  Virginia Infantry, West Virginia's oldest and most authentic living history organization. The event attracts hundreds of the country's best Civil War re-enactors from several states and has been heralded as one of the finest small reenactments in the eastern United States.

This event is scheduled for 2009, 2011, etc.

The two day reenactment event includes various living history demonstrations such as camp life, military drill, and a reenactment of the Federal assault on the center of the Confederate line.

Visitors to the park are encouraged to enter the camps and interact with the re-enactors prior to the battle reenactment. In fact, walking tours, led by one of the re-enactors, are given each day.

September 12 - 13
Civil War Weekend & Reenactment
A reenactment of the 1861 Battle of Carnifex Ferry occurs. Various living history demonstrations depicting Civil War military life. Patterson House/Museum will be open. Re-enactors will stage camps and be on the grounds to talk with guests about what occurred during these days in history; the landscape; the hardships; and the character of our forefathers.  Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park and Living History Weekend is open to the public at no admission charge.