PROPOSAL TO HOLD THE 2016 CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT AT ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2016 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2016

Submitted by St. Bonaventure UniversitySt. Bonaventure, New York

OUTLINE OF EVENTS: THURSDAY, AUGUST 4:

o Early Check-In

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5:o Check-Ino Field and Camp Setupo Exhibit Displays

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6:o Late Check-Ino “A Day in the Life”o Battle Reenactmento Miss Union/Miss Confederate Pageant Competitiono Period-Themed Ball/Galao Firework Display and Celebration

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7:o Memorial Serviceo BBQ Luncho Check-Out

PICTURE THIS…

Check-In: The Welcome Desk

Held in Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

The Welcome Desko Keys to their roomo Welcome packet containing

information about the campus, surrounding areas, and weekend events

Open seven days a week

Camp Setup/A Day in the Life/Battle Reenactment Hopkins

Lawn

Famous space on campus – St. Bonaventure topiary

Once home to the St. Bonaventure football field

Centrally located on campus between Doyle Hall and Hopkins Hall

Second Option for Camp Setup/A Day in the Life/Battle Reenactment Front

Lawn

Located on the east side of campus near townhouse apartments

Last Option for Camp Setup/A Day in the Life/Battle Reenactment Devereux Beach

Located in front of Devereux Hall on main side of campusoClose to Hickey Dining Hall and Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Civil War Exhibits and Displays Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Home to several art

galleries

Exhibit rooms can be rented Displays can be set up by QCA staff for guests to

view and enjoy

Miss Union/Miss Confederate Pageant Competition Garret Theatre

Located in Devereux Hall Seating capacity of 152 Stage and walkways can be decorated with flags and bunting

Second Option for Miss Union/Miss Confederate Pageant Competition Rigas Family

Theater

Located in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Newer, more modern space on campus

Seating capacity of 321

Period-Themed Ball/Gala Butler Gymnasium

Oldest existing building on campus, built in 1918 Space can be decorated with period-themed décor,

including flags, banners, and more Round tables will be set up throughout the

gymnasium for sit-down dinner Room for dance floor

Sound system can be placed upstairs to play period-themed music

360 person capacity

Fireworks Display

P

rovided by Captain Boom Can be launched from the parking lot of the

tennis courts or the Rugby field

Memorial Service Reilly Center Quad

Located in the heart of campus Several memorial services held here previously Multiple war memorials can be found throughout the space Lawn area can be set up with chairs

BBQ Lunch Hickey Dining Hall Lawn

Located in front of Hickey Dining Hall

Most of our picnic meals served here

A large tent can be set up to provide shade

Round tables and chairs set up for guests to enjoy lunch

HOSPITALITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Townhouse Apartments

Apartment Bedroom Apartment Kitchen Apartment Living Area

Located on east side of campus Housing option for gusts to stay on campus throughout weekend Each apartment has kitchen, living area, and 4 bedrooms with single beds Each townhouse has 8 apartments

MEAL OPTIONS: Cookies and Refreshments (A Day in the Life)

o Assorted Gourmet Cookies - $8.99 per dozeno Iced Water - $0.99 per gallono Infused Water - $7.99 per gallono Bottled Water - $1.59 per persono Assorted Sodas (cans) - $1.59 per persono Assorted Individual Fruit Juices - $1.79 per person

Period-themed Ballo Harvest Bounty: $16.99 per person

Traditional Mixed Green Salad Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Sautéed Dill Green Beans Herb Roasted Turkey Baked Ham Honey Biscuits Apple Pie Assorted Rolls and Butter Ice Water, Iced Tea

o Traditional American: $14.99 per person Baby Spinach Salad Roasted New Potatoes Fresh Herbed Vegetables Grilled Lemon Rosemary Chicken Whole Wheat Rolls Peach Cobbler

Assorted Rolls and Butter Ice Water, Iced Tea

o Open Bar - $110.00 Liquor license and bar setup

o Assorted Sodas (cans) - $1.59 per person

BBQ Luncho BBQ Picnic: $10.99 per person

Grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with all the toppings Lettuce Tomato Cheese Onions Pickles Ketchup Mustard Relish

Home-style Potato Salad Fresh Country Coleslaw House-made Kettle Chips Cookies, Brownies Assorted Rolls and Butter Ice Water, Iced Tea

o Lazy Summer BBQ: $12.99 per person Baked beans Coleslaw Macaroni and Cheese Cornbread Fiesta Muffinsb Lazy Country Chicken Sliced Brisket Assorted Cookies, Dessert Bars Assorted Rolls and Butter Ice Water, Iced Tea

o Backyard BBQ Buffet: $14.99 per person Choice of 2 Entrées:

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese BBQ Honey Turkey London Broil Southern Fried Chicken Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork Sausage, Peppers and Onions

Choice of 2 Sides: Portobello Mushroom Salad Grilled Corn on the Cob Garden Salad with House Balsamic Vinaigrette Ancho Seasoned Potato Chips

Choice of 1 Dessert: Oatmeal Peach Bar Chocolate Crinkle Whoopie Pie Devils Food Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Icing Coconut Macaroons

o Assorted Sodas (cans) - $1.59 per person